Theresa Trieste

Theresa Trieste (nee Mione), 58, passed away on August 11, 2021 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. A native Staten Islander, Theresa was born and raised in South Beach and moved to Grasmere upon her marriage to Richard J. Trieste Jr.. The couple settled in Dongan Hills in 1994. Theresa graduated from St. John's Villa Academy in Arrochar and received her Associates Degree from the College of Staten Island. She worked as a Grade 15 Administrative Assistant 2 in Administrative of the South Beach Psychiatric Center, retiring December 31, 2019.

Theresa was a talented vocalist, actress, artist and musician. She was the lead singer for the Paul Raymond Orchestra and was an active member of the Richmond Choral Society. Theresa was a proud graduate of William Esper Studios in New York City and studied voice with Janet Prinsky (Wagner College) and David Sabella (NYC).

Theresa was a member of several Musical Theater Groups in NYC and performances included: Mother -  Fox and Grapes - Manhattan Repertoire;  Principal Vocalist  – Dorian Gray - St. Clement’s Theatre;  Principal vocalist  – The Hungry Years - Gene Frankel Theater.  She also played many regional perforing venues and cabarets including Birdland, St George Theater, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, and Lorenzo’s Café.

An accomplished singer and musician, Theresa was a Coloratura Soprano who was honored to audition at the Metropolitan Opera Company.  One of her performing joys was to sing the Ave Maria where she would bring you to tears hearing the beauty of the song.  She was also a self-taught flautist.  Her classical performances included: Vocalist -  International Festival of the Aegean- Syros Greece ; Vocalist – Mikado- Staten Island Philharmonic ; Vocalist – Messiah Refreshed- Chorus DCNY- Avery Fisher Hall Lincoln Center

A longtime and active parishioner of St. Ann's Church in Dongan Hills, Theresa was an outstanding member of the Church's choir and always supported local Community Theater programs. She also enjoyed Broadway Shows and other Theater events.

Theresa was a creative and talented artist, who enjoyed crafting projects and home decorating. Her creative ideas also shined in her baking, where she would bake unique birthday cakes and desserts for family and friends. From Christmas Tree shaped cakes to special cupcakes, her distinctive style delighted everyone.

Theresa G. Trieste was the beloved wife of 32 years to Richard J. Trieste Jr.; loving mother of Lauren and Jessica. She was the dearest sister of Jo-Ann Gardella and her husband Ron. Theresa was also survived by her dear sister-in-law Ann Marie Vigorito and her husband Joseph, and was the cherished aunt of James, Steven, Christopher and Alyssa.

Visiting is on Tuesday from 4pm until 8pm at A. Azzara Funeral Home, 183 Sand Lane, Staten Island, NY 10305.   Funeral Mass will be at St. Ann’s Church on Cromwell Avenue on Wednesday at 11am. Arrangements also include private cremation and inurnment of cremains at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Grasmere at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Theresa’s name would be greatly  appreciated to Memorial Sloan Kettering  Cancer Center at www.MSKCC.org.  Thank you !

 

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