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Maria Addabbo Obituary
She was born in Manchester, CT, in 1941 to Emil and Finesia (Massaro) Pantaleo. She married Luca Addabbo in 1962. Maria graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor' s Degree in Education.
Together with her husband they raised three sons, Vito, Emil and Daniel on Oak Street. A proud Italian American family, they had a strong work ethic. Starting with very little, they developed Luca's Tailor Shop and Laundromat into a thriving business. They also had numerous properties in the Oak and Spruce Street neighborhoods that were renovated and maintained by the family. She was an Enrolled Agent and had several businesses of her own.
Maria is preceded in death by her parents; and son Emil Addabbo. She is survived by husband Luca; son Vito and wife Kristen; son Daniel and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Alexandra Wertheim and husband Daniel, Luca and Vincenzo; and great-granddaughter Avery Wertheim.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Street in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at St James Catholic Church, 896 Main Street, with burial to follow at St. James Cemetery, 368 Broad Street, Manchester. For online condolences, please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.
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Doreen Pelletier
February 4, 2025
Wishing the family love and peace at this time. I want to thank Maria and family for all the support given when my brother David Graveline had his heart attack. He so enjoyed going to the tailor shop to visit and talk to you. Your kindness meant alot to our family.
Dave Fairman
February 1, 2025
Rest in Peace Maria
Pete & Peggy Ververis
February 1, 2025
Dan & Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our sincerest condolences on your loss. May she rest in Peace.
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