Marguerite L. Bevevino
Marguerite L. Bevevino, 99, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 14, 2018, in her home in Beaver.
Born in Pittsburgh October 2, 1918, she was one of three daughters to Joseph and Mary Pavone.
After high school, she attended Duquesne University, where she met her future husband, Frank.
A loving mother of six children, she and her husband eventually settled in Beaver County, making their home there for the next 60 years.
Mrs. Bevevino was defined by her Catholic faith and her love of family. She believed firmly in the Catholic school system and served as PTA president at St. Cecilia’s in Rochester, assisted with the reading program and SS Peter and Paul in Beaver, including The Great Books program and dedicating countless hours to the Lifeline program in Beaver, a counseling and support program for pregnant women and their families.
An avid bridge and Scrabble player, she continued to play into her 90s. She loved to read and always held a high regard for great literary works.
Her family recognized her intense love of family gatherings and cherishes the value she placed on maintaining suport for each other while always staying connected. She was kind to all she met and was a great listener to all in need, both family and friends.
Her husband, Frank, of 56 years, as well as her two sisters, Eleanor Squillante and Carmela Holowka, two grandchildren, Blaine Bevevino and Olivia Bevevino, preceded her death.
She is survived by six children, Ross of Washington, Joe (Cindy) of Beaver, Alan of Allentown, Marcia Butler of Beaver, Mary Wood of Beaver and Dan (Susan) of Indiana; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Schoolo, 370 East End Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009, or McGuire Memorial Foundation, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066.
Her caregivers Judie, Patty, and Michelle and the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice provided her and the family with gentle care and guidance.