Pauline C. Trinchero

Pauline C. Trinchero was born in Termine Imerese, Sicily on January 1, 1921 and passed away on April 24, 2011 after a long battle with severe stenosis and osteo-arthritis. She became a US citizen in 1927. Raised and educated in Torrington, CT, Pauline was an employee of Anaconda American Brass Co., Torrington, CT. She married Lawrence (Larry) Trinchero in 1946 after WWII. They moved to Middlebury, CT, in 1950 and both became owners in a hardware store and spirit shoppe until retirement. Pauline was an active member at St. John of the Cross Church, Middlebury, CT and in the community. In 1996, Pauline and Larry moved to Tucson to be near family. She was a member of Catalina/Oro Valley Lions Club, Catalina Mountain Elks 2815 and was an active member of Santa Catalina Catholic Church. Pauline loved to cook and shared many meals with neighbors and family. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Antonietta (Bordonaro) Cianciolo; six brothers, August, Charles, Fabiano, Philip, "Doc" Larry, and Joseph and two sisters, Concetta Dinova and Josephine Lucchina. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry; daughter, Dorene T. Switz (Terry); son, Peter J. Trinchero, and four beautiful grandchildren, Jennifer (Joseph) Alvarado, Todd (Sheri) Trinchero, Sarah (James) Frost, all of Tucson and Terry (Susan) Switz, Jr. of Denver, CO; sister, Rose Cianciolo of Glastonbury, CT and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind four great-grandchildren, Jessie, Joey, Gia and Eva and one to arrive in May 2011. There will be a Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Santa Catalina Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road, Catalina, AZ, followed by a celebration of Pauline's life at VISTOSO FUNERAL HOME, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd. The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone for their support and prayers during this time. We love you, Mom! In lieu of flowers, donations to the Catalina Mountain Elk's Lodge #2815, New building fund. Visit the online guestbook at www.vistosofuneralhome.com or call 544-2285 for information.