Elizabeth "Betty" Grippo

Betty Grippo, 97, Port Charlotte, Florida passed away October 10, 2013. After the passing of her husband George, she lived independently for 11 years with loving care from her daughter Patricia and other family members. Betty was born February 7, 1916 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Rose and Donato Caputo. Betty and George, married 63 years, retired to Florida from Bergenfield, N.J. Betty's lifelong work was raising a loving family of 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Betty and George were members of Charlotte County's Italian American Club, enjoyed cooking, bowling, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. Betty will be missed more than she could ever know as she left a lasting imprint on everyone's heart. She is survived by her children, George and wife Terry, Daniel and wife Julie, Patricia and husband David; grandchildren and great-grandchildren - George wife Linda children Alex, Max, and Lucas; Ralph wife Malia children Chase and Tia; Michael wife Kristy children Michael, Cara, Rush, and Riley; Joseph wife Erica children Joseph, Thomas, and Brady; Danielle husband Mark children Madison and Donovan; Dana husband Michael; Sam; Bec; Sean wife Kristi children Isabella, Luke, and Gianni; Scott wife Laura children Jack, Sofia, and Matthew. Family will receive friends and neighbors on Friday, October 18, 2013 from the hours of 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, 9400 Indian Springs Cemetery Rd, Punta Gorda, FL. Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Funeral Home Chapel, Entombment will follow in Charlotte Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements By: Charlotte Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory, and Cemetery 941-639-1171