Resident in The Spotlight:
Ms. Nettie Zucco

For about 7 months, Villa Angela at St. Anne Home has been graced with the presence of Ms. Nettie Zucco.  She became a resident in September and is this quarters resident in the spotlight.

Nettie was born and raised in Crabtree, PA and was one of five children to her birth mother.  Unfortunately and tragically Nettie's mother passed away when she was only twenty-nine years of age.  Her father would later remarry and would add three more children to the family.  In total, Nettie had five sisters and three brothers.  Nettie makes it a point to say her father's second wife is her "second mother" and not step-mother.  Nettie really feels quite blessed to have had her in their lives. She was a true "second mother" to Nettie and her siblings. 

Nettie was married twice, the first time for 26 years and the second for 15 years.  Nettie had one child in her first marriage, a son named Jim.  She has very fond memories of taking care of him and watching him grow into the successful man, father and husband he has become.  Not only did Nettie have the busy job of a mother but worked many hours at Deluca's, a family-run grocery store in Crabtree.  She did everything from cleaning the store to working the cash register and the meat counter.  She was a hard worker and big help to the family business.

She has many fond memories of her late husband Bud, but one of the fondest was their trip to Italy together.  The two had an opportunity to visit the area where Nettie's family had originated.  They had a wonderful time touring the beautiful country and took many photos to remember the trip.  Nettie also remembers the wonderful time that the two of them had eating at different restaurants together. Nettie states that "it was so nice to know that you didn't have to clean up after eating."

While in Crabtree, Nettie joined a bowling league known as the "Crabtree Jewels".  Now you can find Nettie playing Nintendo Wii Bowling at St. Anne Home.  As a matter of fact, Nettie just became the "St. Anne Home Champion of Wii Bowling" during a competition between residents and staff.  She has the trophy in her room to prove it!

Nettie is a true example of a wonderful woman aging with beauty and grace.  From the mouths of residents, staff and visitors - Nettie is a true pleasure to have at St. Anne Home!