Nancy C. Squatrito

Rye - Nancy C. Squatrito, age 94, of Rye Beach NH passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Jennie Frazzetto Squatrito. Nancy was born in Lawrence MA, the middle of 3 sisters, and grew up in Methuen, MA. She graduated from Lesley College in Cambridge MA and cultivated a love of travel and teaching. She taught at American military bases in Germany and Japan. Nancy then returned to the US where she had a long rewarding career teaching first grade in North Andover for many years. After retirement, Nancy settled full time in Rye NH, where her family had spent many summers. She continued to remain socially active in Rye, NH and the surrounding area. Nancy was involved with the Rye Driftwood Garden Club, Strawberry Banke, and Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA. She continued to love reading, travel, culinary delights, and had a passion for history, especially historical hotels. Her family and many friends over the years can attest to her zest for life, sharp wit, and humor, and her engaging personality. Nancy was a loving sister, aunt and cousin. She is survived by her sister Mary VerNooy, her niece Carol VerNooy Wyatt & husband Wayne, and her nephew Dr. Robert A. VerNooy Jr. & wife Velleda & their children Maya and Nathaniel. Nancy is also survived by several cousins from the Gangi and Petralia families. She was predeceased by her sister Ida G. Simpson & husband Edward. The family wants to thank her caregivers in her later years, and the entire staff at Webster at Rye that took outstanding and compassionate care of Nancy. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Nancy for a period of visitation on Friday, March 17, 2023, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Nancy's funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa's Church, 815 Central Road, Rye Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy’s memory to Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA. Gifts can be made online at www.necc.mass.edu/giving by selecting the “Miscellaneous Fund” and then writing “Squatrito Scholarship” or “In memory of Nancy Squatrito” in the comments. Additionally, checks can be made out to the NECC Foundation, Inc. with “Squatrito Scholarship” on the memo line and mailed to Attn: Allison Dolan-Wilson, NECC, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830.

Nancy C. Squatrito

April 26, 1928 - March 10, 2023