Grace Ann (Salamida) DeBenedittis, 100, of Endicott passed away at Willow Point Nursing Home December 29th, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Nick Sr. on their 70th wedding anniversary, an infant daughter Lisa Rose DeBenedittis, and her brother Joe Salamida. She is survived by two sons. Louis (Abbie) DeBenedittis, Nick Jr. (Maria), grandchildren Jillian (Chris) Gonzalez, and Eric (Kelsey) DeBenedittis. The joys of her life three great grandchildren, Bella, Carter and Ellianna. She is also survived by friend and caregiver, Isabella Martini, Colleen DeBenedittis. Grace was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Endicott, a member of the Independent Mutual Aid Society, and she was a former sales representative for Burts Department Store. Grace and Nick loved bus trips, her cats, Kitty and Cutie Pie.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the St. Anthony of Padua Church on Monday from 10:00 AM until Mass time at 11. Burial will be private at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Willow Point Nursing Home.