Grace F. “Gracie” Ruzzo Behannon Bean, 67, after a long battle with illness passed away Friday, April 22, 2005 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.
Born on September 11, 1937 to Albert D. Ruzzo, Sr. and Domenica Dicarco Ruzzo in Warwick, Rhode Island, she was raised there for twenty-six years before residing in Southeast Texas for forty-one years and was the owner of The Little Brown Jug for thirty-two years.
Survivors include her son, Barry W. Behannon and his wife Carla of Port Neches; grandchildren, Joshua Hall, Barry E. Behannon, Krystin Behannon and Daryl Ann Behannon; great grandson, Corbin Hall; brothers, Cosmo Ruzzo, Albert D. Ruzzo, Jr., David Ruzzo and Robert Ruzzo all of West Warwick, Rhode Island. She also leaves behind many friends who she considered to be her family also. She will be missed by many and although she was a mother of one, many called her Mom.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Bean, Jr., parents, Albert D. Ruzzo, Sr. and Domenica Dicarco Ruzzo, and her brother, William Ruzzo.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 P.M. at Trout Creek Cemetery in Kirbyville. A gathering of her family and friends will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Girls Haven, 3380 Fannin, Beaumont, Texas 77701.