Obituary of Loretta Pace

Pace, Loretta Irondequoit: Loretta was born in Rochester, NY on September 21, 1926. After an 8 month courageous battle with cancer, Loretta entered Heaven's gates on May 16, 2015. Loretta had an unwavering faith in God. Over the years she lived her faith through her unselfish interactions with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. A lover of nature, Loretta enjoyed hiking, boating, birding, traveling, viewing lighthouses, and most recently a journey in a hot air balloon. She also loved wearing hats, listening to music, and driving. She gained pleasure from baking pizzelles, Christmas honey balls and Easter pizza, which she frequently shared with friends and family. After working for over 50 years for Lincoln Rochester Bank, and managing the Chase International Department, Loretta supported numerous community organizations, such as United Way, RPO, GEVA, RBTL, MCC International Culinary Program, the Burroughs Audubon Nature Club and Isaiah House. She was a recipient of the Women's Volunteer Award. Loretta was predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Michael Pace; and her three brothers, Nello DiCrisci, Martin DiCrisci and Victor DiCrisci. Loretta is survived by her daughters Deborah Pace and Marie Costanza; her son-in-law, Jay Costanza; her grandchildren, Michelle Davoli (Stephen), Jeffrey Westerman (Laura) and Eva Costanza. She was blessed with four great grandchildren: Grace and Abigail Westerman; and Sebastian and Kendall Davoli. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Helen DiCrisci and Marge DiCrisci. Loretta had a special affection for her numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends; and she was loved by all of them. Calling hours will be held at Falvo Funeral Home, 1295 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road; Webster, NY on Tuesday, 5/19/2015 at 4:00-8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at St. Margaret Mary Church, 401 Rogers Parkway at 9:30 am on 5/20/15. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sussman Palliative Care Unit, University of Rochester Medical Center; 601 Elmwood Avenue; Rochester, NY 14642. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the caregivers at the URMC Palliative Care Center for their gracious support in Loretta's final days.