Clara Leo Gatti, 89, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Brandywine Senior Living at Longwood in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late John B. Gatti who died in 1997 and with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Gus V. and the late Mabel (Ingelido) Leo.
A graduate of Goldey-Beacom, Clara was a secretary and teacher’s aide in the Kennett School system for more than 20 years. She loved working with children, particularly those who were underprivileged or dealing with personal or educational issues. If a child was in need of anything, Clara would find a way to help, even if it was just a kind word or a bit of acknowledgement.
She was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She loved the Phillies, listening to big band and piano music, watching classic movies and, in her early years, enjoyed bowling and playing tennis. During retirement, she continued to enjoy the many wonderful friendships she made during her years at Kennett, which she often said were some of the best of her life.
During her last few years, spent at Brandywine Senior Living, she was often lovingly cared for by some of the young people whose lives she touched, and was even reunited with several of her earliest friends and acquaintances. The entire team at Brandywine Senior Living and Optum Hospice became her new extended family.
Clara will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, but her impact on our community and our youth will not soon be forgotten.
Survivors include three sons, Mark T. Gatti and his wife Karen of West Chester, John B. Gatti of Philadelphia and Michael P. Gatti and his wife Darice of Vienna, Va.; one daughter, Michele Gatti of Kennett Square; one brother, Gus V. Leo of Salisbury, Md.; one sister, Connie Bailey of Lake Forest, Calif. and two grandsons, Vincent and John Michael.
You are invited to visit with Clara’s family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. Her mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Patrick Church 212 Meredith Street in Kennett Square. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Kennett Area Community Service or KACS, PO Box 1025, Kennett Square, PA 19348 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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