Betty M. Prato, age 82 of Vineland, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 peacefully at home. Betty was a lifelong member of the Fourth United Methodist Church of Millville and had been employed at Model Blouse, Abdill's, and Kindercare. Spending time with her family was an important part of Betty's life and she was a dedicated caretaker of many of the family and the family's younger children. Betty liked to go shopping with her sister and aunt, and looked forward to spending time with her brother. . She also enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and doing word puzzles. She also enjoyed taking care of her dogs, Jack and Brewtus.
Betty is survived by her son Salvatore and his wife Lisa, grandsons, David and Kyle Hofflinger, great granddaughter Mia. Her daughter, Vicki Summers and her husband Paul, grandson Paul Jr. and his wife Beth, great granddaughter Sherry, sister, Lois Lehman, and nieces and nephews. Special thanks to care givers Melinda and Annie. She was predeceased by her husband Salvatore and brother Robert Ford.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Betty's viewing from 6 to 8 PM Monday, funeral service 8 PM Monday at Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street in Millville. A graveside service will be held 10 AM Tuesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Millville.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Betty's memory to Fourth United Methodist Church, 308 Kates Blvd., Millville, NJ 08332 or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011 or Shirley Eves Developmental Center, 313 N. 10th St., Millville, NJ 08332.