Obituary of Bette E. DiGrazio

Bette (Stephens) DiGrazio, age 83, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin. Born and raised in Rahway she lived in Green Brook for thirty years where she raised her seven children. She subsequently moved and resided in Hillsborough for 20 years before moving to Barnegat two years ago. Prior to retiring, Bette was a Marketing Assistant for Prudential Insurance in Warren. Prior to that, she worked as a Regional Manager for Bee-Line Fashions, where she won numerous sales awards. Bette's biggest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Nicholas James DiGrazio and her son, Randy DiGrazio. Surviving are her husband, Peter Morse; her children, Rocky J. DiGrazio and his wife, Lindy Sue; Robin DiGrazio and his wife, Debra; Keith and his wife, Christine; Sandra Gibbs and her husband, John; Cindy L. Weniger and Kim Auricchio; Bette's brother, Theodore Stephens; 31 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 26th at 10:00 a.m. at Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Cremation was Private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.