Tina was born in Washington, D. C. on April 11, 1918 to parents Otovio and Josephine Tripi. She had an
outgoing cheerful personality and everyone who met her admired her friendlyness. She loved to sing and
dance and loved animals and they were alway part of the family. Tina belonged to many duct-pin bowling
leagues and won many awards for her talent.
She is survived by her husband Paul of 75 years. Tina had four children, Twins (the late Joan McKinnel), son
Joseph Torregrossa and wife Sara, son Mike Torregrossa and wife Maureen and son John Torregrossa. She
had 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She had a brother the (late Joe Tripi) and her sister Mary
Marcellino. In celebration of her like, a Catholic service will be held in the Chapel at the Kiser Funeral Home
at 9231 Cypress Lake Drive on Wednesday, February 29, at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimers Foundation in her memory would be appreciated.
