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Theresa Sparaco Obituary
Theresa was born Aug. 26, 1910, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Matteo and Mary Ann Scavone. In 1927, she married Aniello Sparaco in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oneonta. They were married for 45 years until Aniello's death in 1972.
She was employed by the Oneonta Dress Factory and at Bresee's Department Store making slipcovers and drapes.
A resident of Oneonta for 82 years, she was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oneonta, the Young at Heart Club, Rosary Society, and the Italian American Club.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Sparaco of Raton, N.M., John Sparaco of Maryland; a daughter, Ann Sparaco of New York City; six grandchildren, Dean, Michael Marie, Lauren, Marc, David and Jenna Sparaco; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Aniello Sparaco, brother, Frank Scavone, and two sisters, Mary Cazza and Angelina Clescere.
There will be no public calling. Funeral services will be private and burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Oneonta.
At Theresa's request, she bestows her blessings upon all those who touched her life. Anyone who ever visited Theresa was always treated to her cooking, baking and always her wonderful conversations.
Contributions and expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to Bassett Healthcare, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326, for the extraordinary compassion and empathy the medical team bestowed upon Theresa.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley.
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Carl
October 14, 2009
Mike, John and Ann, Your mom was a great lady, and I know that her children and grandchildren were her the pride of her life. I know she rests in peace.
Lauren Sparaco
October 5, 2009
Threresa was my grandmother for 34 years and my son, Benjamin Partick-Matteo's, great-grandmother for 4 years. There are many memories I have of her but the one that will be most treasured is her act of selflessness. She was always giving and never wanted anything in return. Just a smile. Whether it be her awsome cooking, or teaching any one of her skills (gardening,cooking,knitting,sewing) This is a character trait you can hardley find in peoiple today. But because of her, I too can pass this on to my family. So now there are two more people in the world like her. I recently made the trip from South Carolina, not to say goodbye but to tell her thank-you for everything. My sister Jenna and two brothers Marc and David also made the trip from Michigan to honor her. No matter where we all live she was that loved for us to all come together. My father (John) instilled our habit of coming home at least once a year due to his making the drive at least once a year, when we were kids. He was in the Navy so we would travel form Ca,Fl,Va and Mi. sometimes by train or we would drive. No matter what, we would see her. I will always keep her alive with her spirt and can only hope I may too touch as many people as she did. I love you grandma. always....Lauren Theresa Sparaco.
October 4, 2009
I wish I was closer so I could put my arms around you and comfort you now! Your mom left you longevity in your family line! On behalf of my brother Jim, sister Mary, please accept our condolences for the loss of your mom.
Suzanne "Sue" Smith
Debby, Mike, Brian & Charles DuPuis
October 4, 2009
My condolences to Mike, John and Ann. Theresa was a wonderful Aunt to my Dad and I. My Dad thought of her as a second Mom. I will never forget the loving care she gave my Grandmother Josephine. She was a great friend and always there for us. We'll always cherish her memory with loving thoughts.
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Dawn Lincoln
October 4, 2009
She was a great neighbor. My family is truly blessed to have known her and lived next door to her for the last 6 plus years. I will never forget her philosophy of "a rolling rock gathers no moss" or of her sneaking out back after Anne left for the city to go pull weeds under the brick path in the backyard.
Patti Decker
October 3, 2009
Heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Mrs. Sparaco was a tremendous influence of dedication and tireless work ethic during my employ at the fabric shop. Even after the shop closed she custom made a beautiful slip cover for me. She was practical and generous and will be missed.
JIMMY BRIGUGLIO
October 1, 2009
TO MIKE, JOHN AND ANN -
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MRS. SPARACO WALKING UP MAIN STREET TO CHURCH ALMOST EVERYDAY, NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER BROUGHT HER, SHE SEEMED TO HAVE A SMILE WITH HER.
WITH A HEAVY HEART, AS A LOT OF ONEONTA PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO SEE HER LEAVE US WILL ALSO LEAVE A VOID IN OUR HEARTS. REMEMBERING THE TIMES BEING IN HER HOUSE, AS KIDS AND ALWYS HAVING SOMETHING FOR US TO EAT.
ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE TIMES THERE WAS WHEN JOHN AND I WERE TRYING TO REPAIR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON HIS OLDS IN THE MIDDLE OF JANUARY. AS I REMEMBER MRS. SPARACO CAME TO OUR RESCUE WITH HOT CHOCOLATE TO SAVE THE DAY.
GOD BLESS YOU MRS. SPARACO.
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS.
Diane Bookhout
October 1, 2009
My condolences to Ann and family.
Anneliese Stoeger
October 1, 2009
Remembering Mrs. Sparaco as a wonderful neighbor for the thirty years we were there.
Sincerely,
Anneliese Stoeger and Daughters Karen, Kim and Kathy
October 1, 2009
We will always remember this great lady. She fed Frank's football team and helped take care of our children. We will never forget her.
Frank and Kyle Briguglio
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