Frances Gatto

 Frances K. Bortulin Gatto

August 2, 1938 – September 28, 2020
 

Frances Katherine (nee Bortulin) Gatto died peacefully on Monday, September 28, after a short illness. Frances was born on August 2, 1938 in Philadelphia and was a 1957 graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School. Some of her fondest childhood memories were spending time at her grandmother Margusity’s orchard farm, Mar-Grove, in Blue Bell. She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Theresa Bortulin of Philadelphia, and a brother, Michael Bortulin of Norristown. She is survived by her children Karen Gatto Izzi, Al Gatto, Gwen Gatto, and Frank Gatto, and grandchildren David Hawthorne, Frank Izzi, and Camellia Mueller. Cremation services provided by Philadelphia Cremation Society; a future Celebration of Life ceremony will be private. Any donations may be made in Frances’ name to the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, giving@phillypaws.org.