Margaretta M. (Zeleski) Giaquinto, age 88, wife of the late Allen A. Giaquinto, of Royersford, PA, died suddenly Thursday evening, December 28, 2017 in the Phoenixville Hospital, Phoeixville, PA. Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret H. Zeleski. Mrs. Giaquinto and her late husband were the owners and operators of the Allen's variety store in Royersford. The Giaquinto's, and their store, were a landmark in Royersford from 1959 to 2001. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Royersford for many years. Mrs. Giaquinto enjoyed traveling to the casinos and having lunch with her girlfriends. She was devoted to her family her entire life, and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Giaquinto is survived by One Son; Allen A., husband of Teresa M. (Kasuba) Giaquinto, of Royersford, Three Grandchildren: Christopher A., husband of Thea (Roomet) Giaquinto, of West Chester, PA, Keith A. Giaquinto, of Naperville, IL, Kerrie A. Sheaffer, of Pottstown, PA, Six Great-Grandchildren; Kaylee, Emma, Rafaella, Lucas, Gabriel, Shelby, and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by seven siblings.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Lewis Road at Walnut Street, Royersford, PA on Tuesday morning, January 2, 2018 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be the Rev. Tadeusz Gorka. Burial will be in the St. Ann's Cemetery, Phoenixville, PA. Friend will be received from 9 - 10:30 am at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her name to the Sacred Heart R.C. Church, P.O. Box 64, Royersford, PA 19468. The video tribute may be viewed and condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com
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