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Gene Bettiol Recognized As Distinguished Citizen

Foothills Remembers Benefactor Gene Bettiol Recognized As Distinguished Citizen Foothills Performing Arts Center this evening recognized its benefactor, Gene Bettiol, who passed away last Dec. 2, as its Distinguished Citizen of The Year. His wife, Betty, accepted the award during the annual Taste of Foothills celebration, from Roxana Hurlburt, a Foothills board member. With Mrs. Bettiol were her daughter Jaci and grandson Eric Michelitsch.   Jaci Bettiol read a tribute to her father, as did Joseph Podolfino, his lawyer and longtime…

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Friends, Family Honor Gene Bettiol’s Legacy

Friends, Family Honor Gene Bettiol’s Legacy Mourners filled Foothills’ Bettiol Theater Sunday to say goodbye to Eugene A. Bettiol, Sr., the foremost developer of Southside, who passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, at age 85. Speakers included state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, Bettiol’s lawyer Joseph Pondolfino, former county judge Jeannie Scarzafava, and Gene’s grandchildren. Music was provided by John Thompson. At right, Huemac Garcia and wife Suzanne give their condolences to Betty Bettiol, Gene’s widow, in the receiving line following the…

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