Theresa A. Russotti

Theresa A. Russotti obituary, Hawthorne, NY

Theresa A. Russotti

Theresa Russotti Obituary

Visit the Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services of Hawthorne website to view the full obituary.

Theresa A. Russotti 74, a long time resident of Pleasantville, Thornwood, and most recently, Hawthorne New York, passed away on October 28th, 2025. She was born on November 3rd, 1950 to the late Charles and Rose Russotti in Tarrytown, New York. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank Riviezzo and her loving son Michael Mileo. She is survived by her sister Joanne Russotti of Carmel, New York and her brother John Russotti of Lakeland, Florida along with her niece and nephews, Lauren, John, and Robert. She is also survived by her four great nephews, many cousins, and friends. Anyone who knew Theresa knows that she had a heart of gold, was fun to be around, had a contagious laugh, and never judged anyone. Her loss will be felt by all who knew her. She will be missed dearly.

Funeral Services will be held at Hawthorne Funeral Home, Hawthorne NY on Tuesday November 4th at 10:00am. Interment to follow at All Souls Cemetery, Pleasantville NY.

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