Search by Name

Search by Name

BORN

1929

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home - South County Chapel

4830 Lemay Ferry Road

St. Louis, Missouri

Theresia Boscacci Obituary

Boscacci, Theresia

(nee Fittinghoff) age 92, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday March 27, 2022. Theresia was born on July 28, 1929, to Heinrich and Emilie (nee Busing) Fittinghoff in Werne, Germany. She was the twelfth of twelve children. After becoming a pediatric nurse and while working in Basel Switzerland, she met her husband, Richard Boscacci. They married in Germany in 1955 and came back to his hometown of St. Louis to share the next 63 years together. In addition to being an amazing wife and mother to two children, she enjoyed 38 years working in the cafeteria at Lindbergh High School.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, and her siblings.

She is survived by her loving children Linda Herrick and Kevin (Oya) Boscacci and dear grandchildren Sean Herrick & Mia Boscacci.

Services: Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 @ 11:15 a.m. @ St. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, 2000 Lemay Ferry Road. Services are being handled by John L. Ziegenhein South County Location.


Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 30, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Theresia Boscacci

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Frank J. Herrick

March 24, 2025

May her memory be a blessing to you and your family.

Celeste & Frank Herrick

Frank James Herrick

March 30, 2022

We are so sorry for your Mom's passing. Our hearts go out to you and Kevin. It has been a long rode for you. Frank and I remember Theresia fondly. We were just in St. Louis for the funeral of Kathleen Szczesniak Rorris, Celeste's sister.

Our sincere condolences,
Frank & Celeste Herrick

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Theresia Boscacci's name

Memorial Events
for Theresia Boscacci

Apr

4

Graveside service

11:15 a.m.

St. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

2000 Lemay Ferry Road, MO

Funeral services provided by:

John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home - South County Chapel

4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129

How to support Theresia's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Theresia Boscacci's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more