Concetta Teodoro

Concetta “Tina” Teodoro, 87, of Rocky Hill, beloved wife of the late Francesco “Frank” Teodoro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday July 11, 2022. Tina was born in Solarino, province of Siracusa, Sicily on July 4, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Giuseppe Giliberto and Francesca (Lonero) Giliberto. Tina and Frank owned and operated Bob and Marie’s Pizza Restaurant in Manchester for 28 years, and were happily married for 63 years. Tina’s joy of cooking and celebrating with family and friends truly created a welcoming open house which was evident by all that were fortunate enough to know her. She was also active in the Italian American Stars Women’s Club as well as the Italian Ladies Society. Tina is survived by her three children; Joseph Teodoro and his wife Lynn of West Hartford, Maryann Proulx and husband Michael of Newington, and Frank Teodoro Jr. and his wife Jessica of Rocky Hill. She also leaves behind her three adored grandchildren; Lucas, Abriana and Frankie. She is also survived by her five siblings; Joseph Giliberto and his wife Patricia of West Hartford, Lena Lonero of Rocky Hill, Teresa Giliberto and her husband Carmelo of Rocky Hill, Paul Giliberto and his wife Helen of Newington, and Salvatore Giliberto of East Hartford. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Francesca Liistro of Melbourne Australia, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Tina was also predeceased by her brother-in-law Joe Lonero of Rocky Hill, brother-in-law Sebastian Liistro of Melbourne Australia, sister-in-law Carmela and husband Giuseppe Valvo of Solarino, province of Siracusa, Sicily. Additionally, the family wishes to thank nurse Emily and health care provider Viola who provided the best of care for Tina during these last few months.

Friends and relatives are invited to calling hours on Thursday, July 28th from 9:00am to 10:15am at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. Josephine Bakhita Parish (St. Elizabeth Seton) 280 Brook St. Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Donations in Concetta’s name may be made to the Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA. 22116-702. For online expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.