Frances Bertucci Bruce

Frances Bertucci Bruce, a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the age of 93. She died peacefully and was surrounded by loving family. Frances will now rejoin her beloved late husband, David Bruce. She will always be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her sons, David (Laura), John (Toye), Darrell (Beverly), Chris (Carol), and Michael (Ginger); to her grandchildren, Jeffery, Steven, John Paul, Kathryn, Darrell, Jr., Kristen, Andrew, Michael, Jr., and Matthew, and to her great-grandchildren. She will also be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews. Frances is the daughter of the late Christina Palmisano Bertucci and John Bertucci. She is also survived by her sister Marie Territo and preceded in death by her late brother, Peter C. Bertucci. Many Westbankers will always remember Frances for her cheery smile and dedicated service as an owner of Bertucci's Restaurant, a landmark Harvey restaurant for 80 years. Frances spent almost her entire life growing up and working at Bertucci's. After her retirement in 1998, she continued to donate her culinary services by providing daily meals to Father Jonathan and Father Jim at St. Rosalie Church. She loved St. Rosalie and parish members with her whole generous heart. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Rosalie Catholic Church, 600 2nd Ave., Harvey, LA. on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11am. Visitation will be held at the church Monday morning from 9am until 11am. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, masses at St. Rosalie Catholic Church are preferred. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .