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Theresa DiPalma Obituary

Theresa DiPalma, 97, of Eltingville, a former seamstress, left this world peacefully on Feb. 25, 2022. Born Theresa Conelli in Brooklyn, on January 20, 1925, she was married to Francesco DiPalma for 67 years until his passing in 2015. Together they raised four children in East Flatbush before moving to Eltingville in 1981. She is survived by her children, Anthony DiPalma (Robin) , Felix DiPalma (Paula), Frances Napolitano (Joseph). She was predeceased by her daughter, Theresa Miller. She loved and was so proud of her 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Theresa worked for many years as a sales associate at Macy's on Staten Island. She will be remembered for her kind and loving nature, being a wonderful, supportive mother, and the fun games that she played with her grandchildren. Visitation at Scarpaci Funeral Home Thursday 9 - 11 AM, Funeral Mass at St. Thomas Church at 11:30 followed by entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, all in Pleasant Plains.

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2022.

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Maryann & Paul Lutz

March 23, 2022

Our deepest sympathy for your loss to you and your family. She was a wonderful lovely lady and it was my pleasure to know and meet through the PACE program.

Bernice and Bob Gewirtz

March 8, 2022

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. May she Rest In Peace.

Sharon Cesario

March 2, 2022

So sorry to hear of your mother's death. I worked with Tony at the 68 Pct. If a mothers love was a reflection of the person Tony is, well then he was well loved. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May the memories of happier times give you all strength.

Allan Larson

March 1, 2022

My condolences to you and your family.

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