- Betty June Savoretti ~ A life well loved.
Betty June Savoretti was born in Palm, PA on June 16, 1935. She lived life to its fullest until she passed in her home on July 31st, at 85 years young.
A Pennsylvania Dutch girl, Betty spoke the dialect a bit around her home. She adored her two older brothers, Carl and Robert and spoke fondly of her childhood. Betty attended a one-room schoolhouse where she learned to love poetry that she would continue to recite all of her life. The Owl and the Pussycat and The Secret were two of her favorites. Betty had a knack for the arts. She graduated as the salutatorian of her class.
Betty grew up in a 3-story brick house that included a family bar and restaurant downstairs, "Elmer's Place." She would later share, "I thought everyone had a bar in their living room!"
After high school, Betty moved to Madeira Beach, FL with her parents, Elmer and Beulah Trollinger, where she helped at the El Mar Motel (owned and built by her father.) She met and married the love of her life, George, an Italian from Staten Island, and together they raised three children. Betty's family was the center of her world all of her life. As the second consultant in the state of Florida, Betty began selling Mary Kay Cosmetics and would continue for the next 50 years. Betty was proud of her aspiring career. She even had her photo taken with Mary Kay herself!
As George's plumbing business grew, Betty knew where she was needed. She stepped away from cosmetics and joined George in running the office and staff. Their family business flourished for over 30 years. With never a regret, she loved helping George, working with the plumbers and the salesman, always worth her big, beautiful smile and great sense of humor... some would say, she knew more about Plumbing than most plumbers.
In 1979, the couple built a new home and moved to Seminole. Their life was filled with love and laughter, large family holidays and entertaining friends with their New Year's parties and Fourth of July Lobster bakes. Grandchildren continued the excitement with birthday celebrations and pool parties. Sadly, Betty lost her George at age 58; she chose to not remarry.
Betty was genuine, down to earth and a thoughtful listener. She was the wisest person in the room. She gave of herself and offered the benefit of the doubt to others. Betty truly saw the good in everyone and was a very forgiving soul. She gave back to her community, volunteering for the DAV with her husband, as an auxiliary member and after retiring, with My Hope Chest as a part of the "Heavy Hitters." She was a character, often coming to their office with a red nose, funny hat or mustache from the Dollar Tree, she brought joy wherever she went. Betty loved to travel. Her most favorite place to visit was Las Vegas. You would find her playing (and most of the time winning!) at the slot machines. Betty enjoyed working in the yard. She loved cats, The Wheel of Fortune and her favorite foods were pretzels, English Muffins with "cold" butter and hot McDonald's fries!
Betty will be dearly missed. She is survived by her children: Mark, LuAnn and Alisa; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A private service will be held in the home. Donations may be made on her behalf to the St. Petersburg Disabled American Veterans Chapter 13 and My Hope Chest.
R.I.P. Betty, Mom, Nana, G-Nana and friend... your family will forever love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around your neck?
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1935 - 2020 (85 years)
