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Theresa Tortorella Obituary

Tortorella, Theresa
"Dolly" (Petrillo)
Irondequoit: December 6, 2007, at age 80. Beloved wife of 57 years to James; loving mother of Anthony (Patti); devoted grandmother of Jenelle and Stephen; sister of Carl (Ann) Petrillo, Angie Capone, Mafalda (Jack) McMullen, Gilda (Joseph) DeFranco, Nick Petrillo and Mary Scherzi; sister-in-law of Dena Moffet, Amadeo (Anita) Tortorella, Millie Petrillo, Erma Tortorella and Josephine Tortorella; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Antonetta and Nicola Petrillo; brother, Michael Petrillo; sisters-in-law, Christine Martioni and MaryLou Petrillo; brothers-in-law, Robert Scherzi, John Capone, Barney, Edmund and Michael Tortorella and Chuck Martioni. She was a retiree of HSBC Bank and "retired" from Donuts Delight, where she met her friends every morning.
Friends may call Sunday, 3-8 PM at the Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Road (near Norton). Dolly's Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 10 AM at St. Ambrose Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Richard Constantino, Nurses of 4500 at RGH and Palliative Center for Caring for their warmth and compassion. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may direct contributions to the Palliative Center for Caring, 1450 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621, in her memory.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries

kathy vesty

December 29, 2007

It's ben along time but do I remember you. We worked together in the 60's at marine midland and you would have me over to swim and just hang out, and Anthony was just a kid but adorable and the love of your life. I live in Florida but was visiting my children in Roch and saw notice on xmas day in paper. I will keep your family in my prayers. Bet you were a GREAT gramma.

Honey McMullen

December 14, 2007

My sister Dolly,My heart is breaking that you did not wait for us to get there. We hope you heard my voice when I talked to you. You were our memory book for the family. We love you. Jack & Honey

Amadeo and Anita Tortorella

December 8, 2007

Jim, Anthony, Patti, Jenelle and Stephen,

We miss Terry very much. Our prayers for your peace of mind knowing she is in good company, with her parents and family.

Michele Yancey

December 8, 2007

We have such fond memories of Aunt Dolly and she will be missed. She was such a kind and giving person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are so sorry that we could not be there to express this in person. Michele, Christopher and Matthew.

Mary Capone

December 7, 2007

ZiZi Dolly: We will miss your warm and caring ways. We will remember your help and visits with us on Wednesdays. You are an angel to all of us. All our love & prayers: John, Gina, Mary & Orrie

John Veltre

December 7, 2007

What a wonderful fun lady, who was a great example of a working woman back in the Marine Midland Days. She made you love her and respect her just by being herself.

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