Theresa M. Pepitone

Theresa Maryann Andretta Pepitone, age 84, of Belmont, died at the Marian Center at Sacred Heart Convent, Belmont. She was born in Vineland, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Alexander and “Jennie” Geovana LaRosa Andretta.

Mrs. Pepitone was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Denver.

Mrs. Pepitone is survived by her husband, Benedict John Pepitone; three daughters, Sister Patricia Pepitone of Denver, Jennie Bassett and husband Randy of Freemont, California, Sandy Pepitone of Howard Beach, New York; three sons, Benedict Pepitone and wife Marie of Stanley, Neil Pepitone and wife Doris of Jacksonville, Florida, Mark Pepitone of Piedmont, South Carolina; one brother, Henry Andretta of Barnegat, New Jersey; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.

The Vigil Service was held Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 7:00 P. M. Tuesday in Cardinal Gibbons Chapel at Sacred Heart Convent in Belmont.

The Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A. M. Wednesday at Cardinal Gibbons Chapel with Father Christopher, Father Kieran, Father Carmen officiating.

Interment will be private and at a later date.

Mrs. Pepitone was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lillian Pepitone; two brothers, Stephen Andretta, Alex Andretta.

Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 100 Mercy Drive, Belmont, North Carolina 28120

Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com;

Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the Pepitone family