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1929

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2018

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Tessie Vivirito Obituary

Tessie Vivirito
Tessie Vivirito, resident of Norwalk, CT, was born in New York, New York on August 3, 1929. She entered into heaven on August 5, 2018 at the age of 89 at Stamford Hospital.
She was the daughter of Giuseppe and Rose Pecoraro, and the sister of Nina Manno and Joseph Pecoraro.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Philip Vivirito. During her lifetime she was the owner of Cove Pizza Restaurant located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. As well as the owner of Long Hill Deli & Catering located in Trumbull, CT for 5 years. Tessie is survived by her two sons, Joseph and Barney Vivirito, along with his wife Rosalba and their three children; Michael, Krista and Deanna. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews of the Manno, Palin, and Pecoraro families. Tessie loved spending her time with her family. Tessie was a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt. She was incredibly strong, full of happiness, joy, and love and had the biggest heart. Tessie was most special to her family and will be especially missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 9, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Philip Church, 1 Father Conlon Place, Norwalk. Entombment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery, 280 Secor Road, Hartsdale, NY. Friends may call TONIGHT, Wednesday, August 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. Visit www.collins-funeral.com to leave condolences.

Published by Stamford Advocate & The Hour from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2018.
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I remember Mrs. V from Cove Pizza. She always had a smile and a kind word for all. Rest in Peace Mrs. V.

Helen Stamatiadis

August 14, 2018

My condolences.

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Vanessa Ocasio

August 14, 2018

To Barney & Joe, deepest condolences to you both. Your Mom was a warm and gracious individual. She'll be remembered. God Bless.

John Rosa

August 14, 2018

Barney, Joe, Rose and family,
I am very sorry to read of your Mom's passing. A lovely lady that worked all those years at Cove Pizza every day dedicated to the family making the difference. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. Michele

Michele Coppola-- SoapNSuds Cleaners

August 9, 2018

Barney and Joe,and family, you have my heartfelt sympathy and condolences.I met and knew her as well as the immediate family at Cove Pizza, and affectionately call her,always as Mrs.V. She will sorely missed.

Joseph Void

August 9, 2018

Barney, Joe and family
Words can't express how saddened I am to hear of you loss. My heart is with you.

Francisco Cruz

August 8, 2018

Barney and Joe, I have so many memories of your mom greeting me, first at Cove Pizza then at Long Hill. She was a great person. May God grant her eternal rest.

Don Burt

August 8, 2018

Barney, Joey, Rose and family..Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Tessie always treated us like family whenever we were in Cove Pizza.
Fred and Joan Schacht

Fred Schacht

August 8, 2018

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