Teresa Marie Kortvely
Teresa Marie Kortvely
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Teresa Marie (Ruffattola) Kortvely passed away on July 28, 2025, at 3:31 PM at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute. She was born to Vera Guglielmetti and Nip (Ernest) Ruffattola on September 16, 1954. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1972 and in 1976 she graduated from Indiana State University.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law, Ferruccio Fornero and her buddies, Scruffy and Winston. She is survived by her sister, Mary Fornero and several cousins. As per Teresa’s wishes there will be no services. Cremation was chosen with internment at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Services have been entrusted to Giovanini Funeral Home
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