Obituary for Theresa Russo Theresa Russo, 80, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Staten Island University Hospital South surrounded by her loving family. Born Wednesday, January 26, 1938 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Vera Ferrara. She was the beloved wife to her late husband Robert Russo who passed in 1981.
Theresa was the proud owner for over 20 years of the well known bridal shop on New Dorp Lane, Theresa’s Bridal. The shop was her passion. She enjoyed interacting with all of her clients over the years and was so thankful to be apart of their special occasions.
She always enjoyed going to work and truly believed it was never work if you love what you did. In addition to her successful business, she was the Matriarch of her family. She enjoyed hosting the holidays, cooking and above all spending time with her family.
She always made sure everyone who came to visit left her home with a full meal. Trips to their vacation homes and the memories made there are ones her family will never forget. Another title Theresa was honored to have was dearest friend.
She and her girlfriends always made it a top priority to have their weekly girls night out get together. She truly loved the time she spent with them and the endless laughs that were had, mostly from her contagious laugh and her sense of humor that gave her the nickname ”Cooky”. Surviving is her daughter Robin Perrotta, her four grandchildren Sammi Jo, Vincent & Joseph Perrotta, and Robert DeLuca, many loving nieces and nephews and her dearest friends.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert and daughter Karen DeLuca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Arrangements include private cremation.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday, September 10, 2018, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Online condolences may be made to the family at www. scaliahome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Theresa Russo please visit our Sympathy Store.
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