Grace was born May 18, 1958 in Brooklyn, New York, to Frances and the late Erasmo Anthony Puccio of Sarasota, as one of six siblings. The family moved to Sarasota in the early 1970's and started the ever popular Anthony's Italian Deli, Restaurants and Pizzerias, which were loved for decades.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Joann Calzavara.
She leaves behind her three loving children, Steven Whipple and Kristina Rich, both of Sarasota and Patrick Rich of Jacksonville FL; four grandchildren, Cameron, Giovanni, Hendrick and Milania; four siblings, Nancy Bispham, Anthony Puccio, Thomas Puccio and Theresa Pinkney; her loving Aunt Tess and many close friends she considered family.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the Incarnation Catholic Church, 2901 Bee Ridge Road Sarasota Fl 34239 on Thursday September 28, 2017 at 9:30 am.
