Emma T. Lattanzio, 94, of West Grove, formerly of Landenberg died Monday, Aug. 30, at her residence. She was the wife of Alfred R. Lattanzio who died in 2009, and with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Guiseppe Versagli and the late Assunta Lattanzio Versagli.

Emma was a bookkeeper at Kaolin Mushroom Farms for many years, retiring at the age of 75.

She was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church. She was also a member and volunteer at the Kennett Area Senior Center, where she served people much younger than her, and a member of the Avondale Fire Company ladies auxiliary. She served as a Republican committeewoman.

She and her husband Al were very well known for their excellent dancing ability and style.

She did not have any children of her own, but she loved all of her nieces and nephews.

Emma is survived by one sister, Lena Cocciolone of Wilmington, and nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph Versagli, R., and Vincent “Jimmy” Versagli.

Her Funeral services will be held privately.

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be sent to the Avondale Fire Co., 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, PA 19311

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.