Kathleen M. Tallini

Kathleen M. Tallini obituary

Kathleen M. Tallini

Kathleen Tallini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. - Rochester on Sep. 29, 2025.

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Celebrating the life of Kathleen Tallini (Townes), July 26, 1946- September 25, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Kathleen Tallini (Townes) who left this world peacefully on September 25, 2025. Born in Hornell, NY, she was a devoted mother whose love, kindness, and generosity touched everyone she met.

Kathleen is predeceased by her husband and the love of her life Richard; her nephew Scott; brothers-in-law, Joseph Kucewicz, Pat Tallini, Samuel Dominick, Ernest DiFrancesca; sisters-in-law, Carol Tallini and Ann DiFrancesca.

She is survived by her sisters Pearl Kucewicz, and Florence Dominick; brother John Townes (Leigh); children, Kathleen Conte (Andrew), Me'Chele Markajani, LaVon Bucciarelli (John), Darlene Inclema (Frank), Richard (Lisa); several nieces and nephews, 15 beautiful grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a great -great grandchild.

Calling hours will be from 4-7 pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025. A service to celebrate her life will be held Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:30 am at Mother of Sorrows Church 5000 Mt Read Blvd 14612. Internment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to: Rochester Regional Health Foundations, Hildebrandt Hospice, 330 Monroe Ave Suite 400, Rochester NY 14607.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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