Teresa Petta

Teresa “Terri” Petta, age 71, passed away on December 15, 2025. She is survived by her brother, Domenic (Linda) Petta, stepbrother, Rick (Linda) Wolf, nieces, Maria Petta and Wendy Malek, as well as her cousin, Freda Rundo (Andy, deceased). Terri was preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Teresa Petta (nee Zingales), cousin, Vincent Saluppo (Carmela, deceased) and Nicolas Mastandrea, deceased (Carmella).

She was a strong, independent woman who always stayed true to herself. She lived life on her own terms, with a fierce will and a heart full of love for her friends and family. Everyone who knew her felt like they were part of her inner circle. Terri had a passion for bowling, but she always made it about more than just the game—it was a chance to gather, laugh, and connect with others. She was a die-hard "Tribe" fan, always sticking by them through the tough times and showing unwavering loyalty, no matter what the season brought.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 29th, 2025, from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 12:00 pm noon at the A. Ripepi & Sons Funeral Home, 18149 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. Inurnment will follow at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Terri to the Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 2831 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, (www.kfohio.org).

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