Theresa L. ((Meyers)) Italiano

Youngstown – Theresa L. Italiano, 79, of Youngstown, who passed away at Hospice House, Monday morning, August 21, 2017.

Theresa will always be remembered and loved for being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

She was born July 6, 1938 in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Hughes) Meyers and was a lifelong area resident.

Theresa attended East High School and a member of St. Patrick Church, Youngstown.

She was a proud homemaker and a true matriarch for her family.

Theresa had many passions throughout her life. She enjoyed NASCAR, watching drag racing and especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.  

She leaves behind to hold onto her precious memories her beloved husband John “Jack” Italiano, whom she married November 6, 1954, a son John “Jacki” (Cindy) Italiano II of Youngstown, two granddaughters Angelica (Dusty) Hammond and Nicole Italiano, three great grandchildren Mia and Avery Grau and Nicolina Italiano, a sister Jeanette Kollat of Connecticut, two sisters-in-law Rose (Nick) Pacalo and Sister Charlotte Italiano OSU, a brother-in-law Dick Moyer, a dear friend Nancy Vari and her beloved pet dog Smokey-Joe, along with a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Besides her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by two daughters Theresa and Jody Italiano, a brother Frank Meyers Jr., two sisters Loretta Labrie and Virginia Moyer and best friend Margie Reeves.

Per Theresa’s wishes there will be no calling hours or services to be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman (new location).

Theresa’s family wants to thank the entire and dedicated staff at Hospice House for all their dedication and kindness shown to them during this difficult time.   

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com. to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Italiano family.

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