Charlotte Taylor Pietrucci

Charlotte Taylor Pietrucci,73, formerly of Chesapeake, VA, passed away Sept.9th after a brief battle with cancer (melanoma). In the early 90’s she relocated to Florida with her husband, Mario Pietrucci, but maintained her strong ties to Virginia through her children, extended family, and lifelong friends. Born May 28,1943, she was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Irene Taylor, and grandparents, Louis and Lily Walters, all of Virginia Beach. She is survived by her husband, Mario Pietrucci, son Kerry Bolton (Kathy) of Tennessee, daughter Lynnette Bolton of Chesapeake, step-children Angela Bell (Bud), Anthony Pietrucci (Danette), Andrea Beavers (Jeff), Andrew Pietrucci, her sister Beverly Taylor Woolford (Harold) of Florida, 16 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Although her recent years were spent in Florida, she had deep roots in Virginia. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, she graduated from Princess Ann High School and was active in her local chapter of Jobs Daughters where she served as Honor Queen. As an adult, she was active in the American Business Woman’s Association where she was awarded the honor of Woman of the Year. She loved all things related to decorating and earned a certificate in Interior Design from Tidewater Community College. She later combined those skills with a real estate license and worked as a real estate agent in Chesapeake. She had a true gift for seeing possibility in all spaces and turning an ordinary house into a breathtakingly beautiful home. She was known for her love of decorating, shopping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family over a glass of wine. She will be celebrated by family and friends in both Florida and Virginia. A Memorial Service will be held in Florida on Saturday, Sept.17th at 11am at Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home in Sanford followed by a reception at a local restaurant. A Memorial Service and reception will be held in Virginia on Friday, Sept.23rd at 11am at Graham Funeral Home in Chesapeake. An online guestbook is available for both locations. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in her honor to Halifax Health Hospice in Orange City, Florida or Edmarc Hospice for Children in Portsmouth, Virginia (an organization dear to her because of the care they provided for her granddaughter, Brooke).