Teresa Fracasso
May 24, 1923 ~ March 18, 2017
Teresa Fracasso, 93, of Weirton, WV, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born May 24, 1923, in Fontechiari, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Santo Pennacchia and Clementine Maola Pennacchia. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Giuseppe Fracasso; son, Denizio Fracasso; daughter, Olga Fracasso; brother, Loreto Pennacchia and sister, Benedetta Longo.
Teresa was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to the well-being of her family and those around her. Known by all for her spectacular cooking, she generously spread her delicious treats to her neighbors, friends, and often strangers. For many years she tended her abundant garden, made homemade wine, and prepared sausages, sauces, breads, cheeses, pastas, and cookies from scratch. Teresa was an avid bunco player, who for years enjoyed being a member of a neighborhood club called the "Pink Squirrels." She was also talented at crocheting, and enjoyed making things for friends and family. Teresa never met a stranger, and was loved instantly by any who met her. She will be remembered for her generosity, strength, and lively nature.
She is survived by her sons Luigi "Gino" (Mary Catherine) of West Bloomfield, MI; Dario (Mary Jo) Fracasso, and Enzo (Beth) Fracasso , both of Weirton; six grandchildren David, Michael, Melissa, Michelle and Sara Fracasso, Brittany (Barry) Adams; five great grandchildren Nicholas, Kyleb, Ethan, Alyssa and Stella; God daughter Lisa (Jim) Layton.
Visitation will be held Monday 4-8 PM at Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Tuesday at St. Paul Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton. Reverend Father Larry Dorsch will officiate. Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, UPMC Mercy Professional Bldg., 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The entire staff was so kind to Teresa, and her family is deeply grateful.
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Dear Enzo,Dario, and Jeno,
I and Paul are so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. She was in so much pain that I found it hard to believe that anyone could bear all that suffering. I am glad that she was totally awake and able to talk to us and I think she enjoyed our visit. Unfortunately we are still out of the country for 8 more days so we will not be with you at this time of sorrow. Seeing you at my parents visitations made me feel so much better and I wish I could be there to share your sorrow and look back at her life with joy. I will be making a donation to the burn unit, they really did take care of your mom. Love Lisa and Paul
Teresa, Grazi sempre per tutti! You were our ABSOLUTE delight and I was so looking forward to our Easter food shopping trip. As much as I hated to see you leave…. I know you are resting without pain in Heaven .Ciao Bella! I will always carry your memory with me and remember your love and great stories Love always, Lisa and Jim
Enzo, I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that she is resting in peace, with our Lord. You are in my prayers & thoughts, my friend. Gary Sagun
Enzo. we are so sorry for your Mothers passing. She was a great and strong lady. We will be sending a contribution to the Burn Center in your mothers name, and a Mass
for her.
You are in our prayers. Judy & Dave
Gino, Dario, Enzo and Families, we are so sorry to hear of Zia Teresa’s passing. I am so thankful for her and Uncle Joe for being my Godparents. They really went out of their way to take care of me when I worked for Monongahela Power. I will always remember her smile. It did not matter what occasion, time of day or how she felt, she was always smiling and left such a positive influence on me. Ingrained in my mind is her holding a huge loaf of round bread fresh out of the oven. I know she is with Uncle Joe now enjoying happiness and peace forever. You guys and your families are just like her and your Dad – beautiful, loving, caring people. We will pray for you and Zia, but I am convinced she is already in God’s loving arms – she was a saint if there ever could be one. God Bless and grant you peace in the days ahead. Cousin Bob, Leauna, Rachele and Mitchell Almonte.
Dario, Mary Jo, Enzo, Beth and families: I am so sorry for your loss. Rich would reminisce about your mom every time we ran into you guys. May the Lord watch over you and help you thru this hard, painful time.
Gino, Dario, Enzo and families. So sorry to hear of Zia Teresa’s passing. I was so glad to be able to visit her this past July with Anna, Tom and my Mom and have a glass of wine with her. I will always remember her great big hugs and smiles and of course her bread! You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Enzo: I extend my condolences, I had surgery a while back and then an unplanned revision surgery. I am recovering at home and shall pray for you. Frank Contumelio
My sincere condolences to the Fracasso family.
Enzo,Beth and Family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your mother. She was a lovely woman. May God’s precious Grace give you strength during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Gino, Dario, Enzo, and family, Zia was amazing and loving person to the entire family. She will be greatly missed. I have so many fond memories of her such as Zia’s famous huge round bread. No one can make like Zia! She loved playing bunco and she had some great stories to tell. When Zia was around you knew you were in for some fun times. Doug and I are truly grateful that we were able to visit her in the hospital. Given her condition she still able to give us her beautiful smile and even a sweet wink of her eye towards Doug. Even in her worst times she was thinking of others as she told us how she was planning on getting things ready for Easter. May peace be with you and your families. Dolores and Doug
Enzo,my condolences to you and your family.
Dear Enzo, Beth and family, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
All my love sweet family!! Prayers are with each of you today! I have so many memories smiling with sweet Nonna!! ‘Eat Tracy Eat! You too skinny! Sit down!’ Love you all so much and wish I was with you! Hugs and kisses!