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Theresa Giunta Obituary

GIUNTA-Theresa M. (Pallatto) October 15, 2007 at age 107. Wife of the late Philip J. Giunta; dearest mother of the late Donald J. Root; also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends received at the CASTIGLIA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 873 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, Wednesday from 4-8 PM, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:15 and at St. Ambrose Church at 10. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 16, 2007.

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Shirley Bone

October 23, 2007

It is a privilege to honor the memory of my beloved Aunt Tess. This is a poem I wrote for her years ago.
THERESA
She's my Aunt Tess.
Not only an aunt but a good friend to me when I was only three.
She made me laugh instead of cry when my tonsils were taken out
She even taught me games.
And when she was through I knew what Poker was all about.
Later, we lived far apart and that made me sad
But when we could visit I would be so glad.
We had so much fun together
When she was gone I would write her a letter.
And she always wrote to me, such a loving Aunt.
She signed her letters "143"
I love you too Aunt Tess
It shouldn't be hard to guess....I always have and I always will.
Your loving niece,
Shirley

Veronica Marinaccio

October 22, 2007

In memory of Aunt Tess, I was so sorry I was not able to see you off at your very beautiful mass. I will cherish all of the times we spent together and all of your stories you shared with Mark and me. The times we visited while you were here mean't so much to me. I will never forget our very first meeting to all our visits. The very special time I dressed up in all of your beautiful ornate jewely, hats and clothes and we laughed for hours.I enjoyed the last couple of years visiting with Uncle Phil and yourself on Maple st., especially the last 2 weeks before Uncle Phil died when we spent everyday with you. I saw the great love and tenderness between Uncle Phil and yourself. You had such a zest for life and for living it to the very fullest. I feel grateful to have known you. God has called you home to be with your beloved husband and all those whom you loved that have gone before you. Reat in peace. God truely blessed you with a great 107 yrs. Love,

Joan Pallatto

October 21, 2007

GOD BLESS AUNT TESS
FROM THE PALLATTO FAMIlY:

FROM XENIA, OHIO:
- JODY PALLATTO
(A.K.A. JOAN PALLATTO)
WITH LOVE AND OUR PRAYERS:
CHARLOTTE PALLATTO -
BILL REGER -
JODY PALLATTO -
BRADLEY PARKER-SPARROW -
SHIRLEY BONE -
KEN BONE -
STEVE BONE -
SUE BONE -
BETH MILLER (BONE) -
JIM MILLER
KATHERINE MILLER
NATALIE MILLER

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU, TSSS
WITH SO MUCH LOVE
AND SO MANY MEMORIES

143 FOREVER
WE LOVE YOU

FROM YOUR FAMILY IN OHIO...
REST IN PEACE .

Nicky Marinaccio

October 19, 2007

Dearest Great Aunt Tess, You once told me that life was a Stage...so give them something to remember! After all the cherished good times, many years of correspondences, phone calls and "secrets" that we have shared, I must tell you that you were the Bell of the Ball. I want you to know that I fulfilled my promise to you, and you know what Im talking about...I was honored to be the last person on earth to see you as you were wrapped in your burial shroud and placed in your vault with the seal set for eternity. You looked like a Princess. Rest in peace my Sweet, that your send off from this realm was a real class act...just like you. Oh yeah! and "143" Your Loving and eternally Greatful Great Nephew Nicky.

THOMAS GIUNTA JR

October 17, 2007

TO MY GREATEST AUNT WHO I WILL MISS VERY MUCH. SHE LIVED A GREAT LIFE, I WILL MISS HER TRULY....

THOMAS A GIUNTA JR

Cathy Pizzolanti

October 17, 2007

I remember your 104th birthday party at cousin Cathy's and how honored we all were to see you singing and dancing. You said that a shot of whiskey each day was the secret of longevity. We hope that you have eternal happiness with God in your next life. On behalf of the Pizzolanti family. We love you.....
JoAnne & Leo, Chuck & Angie and Cathy (Conneticut,Hamburg and Buffalo,NY)

Cathy and Gary Tokasz

October 17, 2007

Our Great Aunt Tess, Well it took 107 years but the Good Lord is finally ready for you, you have a special place in Heaven no doubt! The Summer Parties at the house, your 104th Birthday we all made so SPECIAL just for you! You have served Our Lord on earth, and now you will receive the Blessing and Love of Our Beloved Lord. Our Hearts will miss you, the memories we shall Cherish. The Greatest Adventure of all has just begun for you God Bless you my Dearest Great Aunt Tess, rejoice in the Love of The Lord.

Mark & Veronica Marinaccio

October 16, 2007

Dearest Aunt Tess & Family,
107 years of wonderous life. I find it hard to shed tears.
I truly know that you are with GOD! The joyous gift that GOD
Has promised us. Everlasting life. I know that you are enjoying the
Table of our lord. Our many talks. Many whiskey sours. The many laughs. Many tears when Uncle Phil passed last February. Now you can be together
Forever. GOD’S gift to you were Kim, Wayne & Cody. I know that you were
In good hands with them. You will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Forever. You will always be our family icon.
Now that your time on earth has passed. Enjoy Heaven.
Sincerely Mark & Veronica Marinaccio & Family

Patty Marinaccio

October 16, 2007

My special memory of Aunt Tess was her 100th birthday party when she grabbed the microphone and started singing one of her old bar room songs. How we all laughed and were amazed by her. We haved lost some special people in our families this year. We can only hope that they are all together and Aunt Tess is singing one of her songs. You are now at peace with those you love.

Love,Pat,Patty & Mickey Marinaccio

Evelyn Marinaccio

October 16, 2007

I shall never know a person as full of life as Bella Tess. My Great Great Aunt. May you have eternal peace as promise by or Lord and Savior as you nearly had us convinced you had it here on Earth after 107 years. Love to you Aunt Tess, Evvy

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