Margaret Yacovett

Margaret Ann Yacovett (nee Girard), age 93, of Philadelphia, passed away, surrounded by her family, on November 19, 2022. Born to Victor Francis and Catherine Elizabeth (nee Schneck) Girard, Margaret and her husband Angelo were original co-owners of Charlie's Pizzeria on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia, Pa. In addition to working alongside her husband, Margaret handled accounting, ordering, and payroll responsibilities for the business from 1960 to 1988.

Margaret loved spending time with her family. While holiday gatherings were among her favorite times to celebrate, Margaret also cherished every moment spent babysitting her grandchildren, celebrating their birthdays, and spending every special occasion that she could with them. She also served as the Judge of Elections in the 66th Ward, opening her home on Brookview Road as a polling location in every election. In her free time, Margaret enjoyed bowling and spending time at her beach house in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Angelo and devoted mother of Paul (Jennifer Joyce), Angelo "Lee" (Rita) and Victor (Rebecca). She was the cherished grandmother of Lauren (Bill) Salera, Lee (Sarah) Yacovett, Allyson (Craig “CJ”) Gleason, Rachel Yacovett and Christina (Victor) Waters and loving great-grandmother of Angelina, Billy, Andrew, Benjamin, Reese, Penn, Jack, Meg, Emelyn, Daniel, and Hendrix. Margaret was the dear sister of the late Edwetta Newman, the late Catherine Long and the late Joan DePerro.

Relatives and friends are invited to offer condolences to her family on Monday, December 19, 2022, from 9:30 - 11 AM at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd. Funeral Mass 11 AM. Committal Resurrection Cemetery. Donations in Margaret's name may be made to the Phoenixville Area Community Services, www.pacsphx.org or Our Lady of Calvary Catholic Church. To share a memory of Margaret, please visit www.tjfluehr.com.

Florists, all deliveries must arrive at the Church on Monday, December 19th at 8:30 AM.