Pauline Taravella

Pauline Taravella, 103, surrounded by her family, left this earth peacefully for her heavenly home after a very long, healthy and productive life May 10, 2014. Pauline “Polly” was born on August 7, 1910, in Pueblo, CO. On October 1, 1938, Polly married Sam Taravella, who preceded her in death on February 3, 1988. Surviving are their children, Connie (Gene) Gibbens, Joe (Ruth) Taravella, and Annett (Dan) Daurio, and their grandchildren Gina (Wade) Holder, Stacie (Sean) Chapman, Kimberly (Dennis) Medina, Sam Taravella, Shawnett (Jason) Henson, Nicole (Andrew) Miller, and Adam (Jennifer) Daurio. Also surviving are 14 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, brother and sister-in-law John and Eve Taravella, and brother-in-law Phil Prutch. Polly was preceded in death by her parents Antonia and Joe Corda, her parents-in-law Concetta and Joseph Taravella, great-grandson Travis Wilson, her siblings Joe (Mamie) Cordo, Rachel (Henry) Musso, Sam (Mary) Cordo, Rosalie Cordo, Naich (Polly) Cordo and Josephine (Phil) Cacciatore, and numerous Taravella brothers and sisters-in-law. Polly lived in Pueblo her entire life, growing up on a farm in the St. Charles Mesa and then residing with her family in the Sunset Park area. After raising her children, Polly worked at the Pueblo Dog Track and Stine Cleaners and was an active member of Shrine of St. Therese Church. In retirement, she enjoyed cooking spaghetti dinners benefiting the Heart Fund and other charities supported by the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. Polly was affectionately known to many as “Nani” and her greatest legacy is her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, whom were the fortunate recipients of her unselfish and unconditional love. Polly’s children would like to thank the nurses and staff at Pueblo Life Care Center for the care their mother received. A short viewing will precede the Mass at 9:30 am on Thursday, May 15th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1145 S Aspen Rd, Pueblo, CO, with a burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The family requests that no food, gifts or flowers be sent. In lieu, donations may be made to “St. Joseph Church Building Fund” or the “Grotto and Our Lady of the Rosary Meditation Garden Fund,” 1145 S. Aspen Rd., Pueblo, CO 81006. On line condolences can be offered at www.tgmccarthy.com.