Roberta "Bobbi" L. Luchetta

Roberta “Bobbi” Luchetta   06/25/1938 -10/08/2022

Bobbi was born in Gilman, CO on June 25, 1938 to Robert and Nellie Ellis.  She is survived by her husband, Louis Luchetta, her children, Michael Luchetta and Kathleen Arena, and her four grandchildren: Nicolas Luchetta, Jennifer Luchetta, Danielle Arena and Mathew Arena, as well as nieces Jerri (Terri) Hannah and Ruth Trump of Oregon, and in-laws Jim and Emma Luchetta, Bill and Betty Heister  and Louise Gibson.  She was preceded in death by her sister Nina (Melburn) Trump, who was 18 years older, and by three of her nieces, with whom she grew up :  Melba Trump, Sandy Satterfield Trump, and Ann Trump.   She is also survived by over 75 great and great-great , and great-great-great nieces and nephews in her Oregon family , and 8 nephews and nieces on Louis’ side of the family – all of whom called her  “Aunt Bobbi”.

Bobbi grew up in Minturn, CO,  and graduated with a class of 10 from Minturn High in 1956.  She played saxophone in the band and was a cheerleader.   After high school, she moved to Salida, having numerous family ties here, as her mother  grew up in Salida as member of the Wilkins family.  She began working in the office at the Salida Hospital shortly after moving to Salida.

She married Louis in 1958 and was a full time Mom to Mike and Kathy .   She was an avid sports fan and watched all of Mike and Kathy’s games as Spartans, as well as numerous events before they even started playing.   She became known to players from competing teams of the Pikes Peak League and was on friendly terms with players and families from Leadville, Buena Vista and Florence. 

She was an avid supporter of the Salida school system, and actively involved in Mike and Kathy’s academics.   She later came to be employed as a school cook at Longfellow Elementary. She loved getting to know the children and teasing with them- and was affectionately  called  “Mrs. Cook” by many  children.

Her skills  as a cook,  especially as a baker, were legendary.  Her Christmas trays featured numerous Italian delicacies, including scalille and tordili.   She also made the world’s best potica , having combined  recipes of two neighbors.  She was always a hard worker, having also worked t the Salida Flower Store, the Sub Shop, and independently cleaning homes and motels, and  picking pinon nuts.

She was a great Wife and Mother, and was revered as a second Mom to many, including her great nieces Jackie Mosgrove and Julie Lafferty,  and numerous co-workers and friends.   She was well known for her generosity and kindness and will be missed by those who knew her.

A celebration of her life and funeral  service is scheduled to be held at St. Joseph’s Church on Friday, October 14th, 2022 at 11:30 a.m., with a reception to follow at the Parish Center(St. Joseph’s School). 

 On line condolences may be sent to the family at lewisandglenn.com. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest making a donation to the Salida Spartan Booster Club.

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