It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Ann Vannucci, 86, on September 20, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Margaret was the oldest of 6 children to Eugene and Catherine Ballerine born November 12, 1937, in Spring Valley, Illinois. From an early age Marge enjoyed playing piano, reading, playing with her siblings and her school studies. Marge was a proud graduate of Hall high school and attended nursing school in South Bend, Indiana.

Margaret left the mid-west and moved to San Francisco where she worked as a nurse at St Mary's Hospital. This is where she would meet her husband of 62 years, Neil J Vannucci. Marge and Neil grew their family in south San Francisco and then San Carlos. During this time, she earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree at Notre Dame de Namur University and proudly worked at Sequoia Hospital in their mental health department.

Margaret highly valued education as evidenced by encouraging her children through their school years, an active member of American Association of University Women and she started the first Right-to-Read program in San Carlos elementary schools.

As an arts patron, Marge loved attending both the San Francisco Opera and Symphony. She was active outdoors, with her husband Neil, enjoying tennis, water skiing and most of all boating on the Delta and San Francisco Bay. Marge was a member of the San Joaquin Yacht Club for many years and after retirement, decided to make Bethel Island her permanent home.

Marge counts her travels with Neil to Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Africa as a highlight of her life.

A variety of hobbies were enjoyed by Marge including quilting, sewing and needlework to attending music concerts and dancing with her husband. The Circle Star Theater and Monterey Jazz Festival were her favorite venues. Puzzles, crosswords and bridge were favorite hobbies. Seeing Marge with a pencil behind her ear was a familiar sight.  Her bridge friends became the foundation of her life in San Carlos and formed life-long bonds.

Later in life Marge was a dedicated sports fan watching the Giants, 49ers and Warriors on television with Neil.

Margaret's catholic, family-centered upbringing was the center of her being. Attending out of state family reunions, cooking for holidays and celebrating milestones in her family's lives brought her much joy.

Margaret is survived by her husband Neil J Vannucci of Bethel Island, children Neil F Vannucci (Vicky Poole) of Sacramento, Mark Vannucci of Discovery Bay, Suzanne Vannucci (Richard Harvey) of Denver and Carla Vannucci (Jon Myers) of Bethel Island, 5 grandchildren (Trevor, Bella, Anthony, Chiara and Dominic) and 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be Friday, September 27, 2024, at 9:30am at Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Burial following at Oak View Memorial Park in Antioch. Donations may be made to Meals-on-Wheels Diablo Region or The Alzheimer's Association, in particular caregiver support.