Former Priest River area resident Elizabeth Mary Naccarato, 80, died on Monday, Dec. 30, 1985, at a Tacoma hospital.

Naccarato was born on Aug. 15, 1905 in Priest River. She was married to Joe F Naccarato on Nov. 17, 1923, in Priest River. They resided in Priest River until moving to Tacoma in 1971.

Survivors include her husband, Joe F Naccarato at their Tacoma home; two daughters, Mrs. D. L. (Theresa) Blanchard of Quitman, Texas and Mrs. Leonard (Gladys) Goss of Tacoma and four sons, Dona nd Jerry Naccarato, both of Tacoma, Harold Naccarato of Spokane and Frank J. Naccarato of Priest River.

Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a sister, Alvina Bombino of Spokane and three borthers, August and Alfred (Popeye) Rose of Priest River and Jim Rose of Arizona.

Rosary for Naccarato was recited on Friday, Jan. 3, from St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Priest River. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, Jan. 4 at St. Catherine’s with the Rev. Don Turner officiating.

Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery with Sherman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Priest River Times. January 5, 1986