September 16, 1932 - July 31, 2020
On Friday July 31, 2020, Theresa Milazzo, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away at 87 years of age.
Theresa was born on September 16, 1932 in Altavilla Milicia, Sicily to parents Celia and Andrew LoBosco. Theresa was the oldest daughter of eight brothers and sisters who she remained close to throughout her lifetime. On July 23, 1949 she married the love of her life Agostino Milazzo. Theresa and Agostino had three children; Angela Nadeau, Celia Chandler, and Nick Milazzo. They also had six grandchildren, Cara Ruffolo, Agostino Bommarito, Daniela Chandler, Mia Chandler, Agostino Milazzo, and Anthony Milazzo. They were also the proud great grandparents to Gabriela and Ava Ruffolo.
Theresa’s passion in life was caring for her family which she did without reservation. As a young woman and eldest sister she helped her mother care for her younger siblings. There are many fond memories. Family can tell of her quiet strength and support of her loved ones. Such as her sister Celia recounting how Theresa cared for her for over a year and a half at the age of four months old while their mother was in America working to relocate the family. Once Theresa and Agostino were married, they loved a lifetime and would rarely be seen without the other. They were dedicated and loving parents and always did their very best to care and provide for all. They were married for fifty nine years before Agostino left this world. Theresa wore his wedding ring around her neck for the next ten years and until the day she left this world to be with him. Theresa was an excellent cook and everything she cooked was from scratch. Her recipes were so well liked that she provided the recipe and taught the cooks at her son’s restaurant how to make pasta intiano which was a favorite and even mentioned in a newspaper article. Theresa and Agostino had an annual tradition of making homemade pizza every Christmas Eve with the whole family waiting for a delicious slice made better with love. The traditions they began will continue.
Theresa was preceded in death by her loving husband Agostino Milazzo, brother Vince LoBosco, her sister Patricia Mulcrone, and very special niece Karen Austin. She is survived by her three children Angela, Celia, Nick and his wife Audry, her grandchildren Cara Ruffolo, Agostino Bommarito, Daniela and Mia Chandler, Agostino and Anthony Milazzo and her great grandchildren Gabriela and Ava Ruffolo. She is also survived by her siblings Marie, Jack, Celia, Toni and Jenny.
Due to COVID-19 a small family service will be held on August 13, 2020. Once the whole family is able to gather a celebration of life for her will be held.
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