Theresa Diorio

Theresa Diorio obituary

Theresa Diorio

Theresa Diorio Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perazzo Funeral Home on Sep. 13, 2025.

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Loving mother and devoted grandmother; DC 37 retiree, Theresa Diorio, 88, passed away on September 12, 2025. Born in New York, NY, to the late Frank and May (Lanz) Orlando, Theresa resided in Greenwich Village her whole life. Predeceased by her beloved husband Ronald Diorio. Theresa was predeceased by her brothers Nicholas, Peter, Robert and sister Carol. Theresa leaves behind her loving children, Ronald Diorio and wife Luisa of Hudson Heights NY, James Diorio of Forest Hills, NY and Marianne Vurro and husband John Vurro of Hazlet, NJ. She will be missed dearly by four adoring grandchildren, Caroline, Thomas, John and Ana. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation sent in Theresa's name to St. Jude’s (www.stjude.org).

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