In Loving Memory of Terzina (DiPillo) Troia, 87 of Monaca, who passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was born February 27, 1931, in Pratola Peligna, Italy, daughter of the late Augustino and Maria Liberata (DeSimone) DiPillo.
Terzina was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. In 1958, her sister Angela DiBenedetto sent three of her children from their hometown in Italy to be with Terzina and Quintino. Twins, Damiano and Mina, along with Maria, came to America to begin a new life. It was not long until they began to call Terzina “Mom”; and Terzina loved them as her own.
She was a member of the custodial staff for twenty years at the Monaca High School; and twenty additional years with her son, Dr. Vincent Troia, at Troia Eye & Laser PC, Monaca as an eyewear fashion consultant. Through the years many of the patients would visit the Eye Center looking forward to speaking with Terzina. She had a wonderful warm and welcoming personality. Terzina loved to shop and was an avid gardener. Terzina also enjoyed cooking and baking from scratch using many of her vegetables and herbs from her garden. The family favorites were Italian pasta dishes, pizza and her delicious pizzelles. She was a faithful life member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca, Pa. 15061
In addition to her parents and siblings, Terzina was preceded in death by her husband: Quintino Troia on March 17, 1999.
She is survived by one son: Dr. Vincent Troia, Moon Township; two daughters and a son-in-law: Sandra Troia, Sewickley; Linda and Perry Rossi, Moon Township; and one granddaughter whom she absolutely adored, Selena Rossi, Duquesne University.
In honor of her wishes, there will be no public viewing.
Everyone is invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated 10 a.m., on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Ave, Monaca, PA 15061, with entombment to follow in the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. Arrangements are by the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 273 PA-68, Rochester, Pa 15074; 724-728-2456.
If desired, memorial contributions in Terzina’s name may be directed to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, Pa 15001. On line condolences may be offered at www.saul-gabauer.com.
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