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Theresa ESPOSITO Obituary

ESPOSITO, Theresa NONNA 4/10/1927 - 3/25/2017 Born to Dominic and Julia Conti in PA. Nonna and Poppy (John) were originally from New York, moved to Tucson in 1979. Nonna was the chef at Larocca's and Conti's. All who met Nonna considered themselves loved. Nonna leaves Poppy (John); her daughters, Gail (Ralph) Larocca, Lynn (Tom) Gianninoto; grandchildren, Niccolle (Christopher) Clifford, Christopher (Kelly) Larocco, Scott (Jenna) Gianninoto and John (Carlie) Gianninoto. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle, Valley View Road, Monday, April 3, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 29, 2017.

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Paty Lopez

October 13, 2020

Nonna was a wonderful person inside. Lucky are the heavens to now have such a beautiful angel among them. She showed me love and kindness without ever asking anything in return. She talked to me about integrity despite not being sure if I knew what she was saying. I knew Nonna, and I loved you as well. I am sad to have missed a goodbye. To all those you loved and left behind you were truly remarkable. Rest in peace.

Gregory Baker

July 7, 2017

Nonna (as I knew her) was one of my first advertising clients when I worked for KTUC radio in 1992. She welcomed me into the restaurant and bought spots on the John C. Scott show because she loved listening to him. Every two weeks I cam (usually on a Friday afternoon) and she would give me check for the radio spot schedule, but she also (knowing I was married) sent me home with a loaf of Italian bread and lentil soup. She laughed a lot and told me wonderful stories about her life in the East before she and her husband moved to Tucson. I will always treasure my memories of Nonna.

Alison Don

April 3, 2017

Lynn and family, we are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Your mom was a beautiful lady who made us all feel so very special every time we went to Conti's. We still miss going there, and the famous baked ziti that the football players loved so much! What a generous and loving legacy she left that blesses us all. You are in our prayers; may the Lord comfort you with His love and peace.
Much love from the Don family.

Kathy Sullivan

March 30, 2017

We miss Conti's and we miss Nonna's visits to our restaurant as well. Nonna and I often had lunch at other restaurants as well.
We are sorry for the loss of your families matriarch. She was special.
Kathy and Jerry Sullivan

Brian Hutcheson

March 30, 2017

To the Esposito family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Esposito was such a wonderful person and I am going to miss her very much. I feel honored to have known her for the past several years. She was always such a joy to see when she came to our office. You all have my deepest sympathy.
Brian Hutcheson

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March 29, 2017

We will always remember wonderful times and meals at Conti's and all the love from Nonna. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Love, John and Jean Buehler

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