Maria Traffichini
February 16, 1928 ~ November 21, 2006
Maria Traffichini, 78, of Weirton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. Born February 16, 1928 in Castel Frentano Chieti, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Tommaso and Teresa Ceroli DiBattista. Maria was also preceded in death by her brother Tony DiBattista and sister Anna DiBattista DiGiulio.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Maria was a homemaker, a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers.
Maria is survived by her husband Umberto “Bert” Traffichini whom she married February 16, 1946 in Castel Frentano Chieti, Italy; her children Tom, Toni Ann and Mario Traffichini all of Weirton and the joy of her life, granddaughter Andrea Traffichini.
The family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will officiate. Entombment will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
Please consider a contribution in memory of Maria to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Mario and Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Traffichini was always a loving and gentle person to all of us kids as we grew up together on N. 15th St. and Debbie Lane. She was a very special person and I will cherish the memories of our parents raising their kids together. May God grant you peace in this difficult time. ‘Skins’
Mario, Mr. Traffichini, and family; I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Traffichini. Mario…I know how if feels to lose a Mother. If you ever need a friend to talk to, I am available. Sincerely,
MARIO MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES, I’AM SORRY I COULD NOT ATTEND THE FUNERAL I’AM ON MY WAY TO THE AIRPORT, YOUR MOTHER WAS A GREAT LADY IF THERE IA ANYTHING I CAN DO LET ME KNOW ROBERT COSTELLO AND FAMILY
Sorry for your lose I go on line to see the Times that how I found out.
Mario, Sorry for the loss of your mother, I could only imagine your pain. It is a day that no man wants to look forward to. Your Friend, Ronnie Greco
Mario, Thinking about you and wishing you quiet times when you are feeling overwhelmed and peaceful feelings in the day ahead. My thoughts are with you. Chere
Toni, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.