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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Mrs. Theresa DiGiando

Amherst- Theresa DiGiando (nee: Capizzi), 92, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Elmcroft Senior Living in Lorain.

Theresa was born on September 19, 1923 in Sandusky, OH, a daughter of Charles and Raeffalle (nee: Esposito) Capizzi. She married her beloved, John DiGiando on August 7, 1943. Theresa was a loving, caring and proud homemaker raising her sons, Philip and John. She enjoyed holidays with family, family reunions, cooking for others and she always put other's needs before her own.

She was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Amherst, St. Joseph Auxiliary for 20 years and a volunteer at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain. Theresa genuinely cared about people and truly enjoyed getting her family and friends together.

She is survived by her sons, John (Mary- nee: LaBella) DiGiando of Lorain and Philip (Diane- nee: Malloy) of Montana; brother, Angelo Capizzi; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years of marriage, John DiGiando;  parents, Charles and Raeffalle Capizzi; siblings, Connie Immke, Nick Capizzi and Joe Capizzi.

Theresa's family would like to thank Hospice of the Western Reserve, the caregivers at Elmcroft Senior Living and Dr. George Bescak for the excellent care given to Theresa.

The family will receive friends at St. Joseph Parish, 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst, OH on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Rev. Timothy J. O'Connor, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Theresa's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 2173 North Ridge Road E, Lorain, OH 44055. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements and services by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, Lorain (440) 244.1961.

 

 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 3:12:07 PM

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Posted By: Jessica Hudak

John I was a volunteer at Elmcroft when your mom was there and I am sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Your mom was a sweetheart and she will be missed.

Posted on: 10/24/2015 11:12:12 AM


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Posted By: Joe Shumar Ph.D (IAB Club Member)

On behalf of the entire Shumar family, we wanted to send our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the DiGiando family on the passing of Mrs. DiGiando.You will all remain in our prayers during this most difficult time. May God Bless you.

Posted on: 10/23/2015 9:32:01 AM


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