Jean Alotta, 91


Jean Alotta, 91, formerly of Radbourne Road in Upper Darby, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Bridgewater Home in Bridgewater, Va., where she had been a resident since Sept. 8, 2003. The cause of death was reported as congestive heart failure.

She was born Aug. 7, 1916, in Philadelphia, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Edmund O. and Lucia (LeDonne) Sacchetti. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.

In 1936, she married Peter Phillip Alotta, who also preceded her in death. She leaves behind a son, Dr. Robert I. Alotta and wife, Alice Danley of Harrisonburg, and two grandchildren, Peter Alotta of Salem, Ore., and Amy L. Alotta of Gaithersburg, Md.

For a number of years, she worked for Boyle Floor Covering in Havertown, Pa., until her retirement in 1981. She was active at the Watkins Senior Center in Upper Darby. Following training, Mrs. Alotta became their senior advocate for which she received a number of statewide awards.

Religion was an important part of her life and she enjoyed participating in Catholic Church activities. She was a member of Catholic Women of America and the AARP.

During her life, Mrs. Alotta was known to be somewhat independent. She enjoyed reading newspapers, news magazines and watching news and soap operas on television. Crocheting was a hobby of hers along with arts and crafts.

A graveside service will be conducted at Holy Cross Cemetery in Lansdowne, Pa. at a later date.

Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements.