Rita Tesoro August 2, 1937 – February 20, 2023
Rita was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Tesoro and her sisters Mary Maddalena Dussani, Isabella Greco, and brother Francesco Prestia.
She was a loving and dedicated mother to her three children Sal (Deb)Tesoro, Bruno (Chris)Tesoro, Rita (Mike) Scott. She was a loving Nonna to Katie, Sarah, Joe, Marisa, Bruno, Rachel, Emily, Michelle, and Michael. She adored her great grandchildren Charlotte, Genevieve, and Otto. She was a dear aunt, great aunt, and friend to many.
Rita was born in Calabria, Italy and arrived in America in 1959. She was a homemaker, seamstress, an amazing cook and baker, a cancer survivor, our matriarch. She loved her Italian heritage. She instilled strong Italian family values and tradition.
She was funny, quick to give you the evil eye, quite handy with a wooden spoon, and always made sure you were fed.
She loved her plants, sitting in the sun, listening to music and most of all just being around her family. She will be dearly missed and with God’s will we will move forward day by day.
Services: Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd on Saturday, February 25, 10:15 a.m. to St James The Greater Catholic Church for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Visitation, Friday 5-9 p.m.
The minute I met Rita after my son introduced us, she became ‘Nonna” to me. I loved her. She was so loving to her family and passed those traits to her children and grandchildren. Rita was grateful for all that she had and all whom she loved, but especially to God for her own ability to work hard for all of it. She was a wonderful cook but bashful if you complimented her. I have to say her red pasta sauce was scrumptious. Rest in peace dear Rita, I believe we will meet again, I’m certainly going to pray for it.
The minute I met Rita after my son introduced us, she became ‘Nonna” to me. I loved her. She was so loving to her family and passed those traits to her children and grandchildren. Rita was grateful for all that she had and all whom she loved, but especially to God for her own ability to work hard for all of it. She was a wonderful cook but bashful if you complimented her. I have to say her red pasta sauce was scrumptious. Rest in peace dear Rita, I believe we will meet again, I’m certainly going to pray for it.
Dear Sal, Deb, Katie, Sarah and Joe,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom/nonna. It sounds like you have many happy memories of time with her. I hope they bring comfort as you grieve. with sympathy, love and prayers,
Linda Evans
Dear Sal, Deb, Katie, Sarah and Joe,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom/nonna. It sounds like you have many happy memories of time with her. I hope they bring comfort as you grieve. with sympathy, love and prayers,
Linda Evans
We will always miss Zia Rita. She made us feel like part of the family as soon as we met her. She loved her family fiercely, and we are lucky to have been welcomed into the arms of your family.
We will always miss Zia Rita. She made us feel like part of the family as soon as we met her. She loved her family fiercely, and we are lucky to have been welcomed into the arms of your family.
Dear Bruno, Chris, Marisa, Bruno Joseph, Sal, Rita, and Family,
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of your Mother, my Friend.
Floyd and I would often reminisce on the wonderful times spent together with Joe, Rita, Pino and Maddalena over wonderful dinners, wine, music performed by Pino, and stimulating conversations. Most especially, our mutual understanding of the Importance of Family!
I will greatly miss your mother, however, know that she is forever within my and all of our hearts.
Lovingly,
Lucy (mom)
Dear Bruno, Chris, Marisa, Bruno Joseph, Sal, Rita, and Family,
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of your Mother, my Friend.
Floyd and I would often reminisce on the wonderful times spent together with Joe, Rita, Pino and Maddalena over wonderful dinners, wine, music performed by Pino, and stimulating conversations. Most especially, our mutual understanding of the Importance of Family!
I will greatly miss your mother, however, know that she is forever within my and all of our hearts.
Lovingly,
Lucy (mom)
Dearest Bruno, Chris, Marisa, Bruno Joseph, Sal, Rita, and Family,
My sincerest and deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved mother. I will always remember your mother as such a welcoming, loving, warm, caring and accepting individual to me. I shall cherish the memories I have and she will always be within my prayers — forever.
With So Much Love-
Your Brother, Ted.
Dearest Bruno, Chris, Marisa, Bruno Joseph, Sal, Rita, and Family,
My sincerest and deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved mother. I will always remember your mother as such a welcoming, loving, warm, caring and accepting individual to me. I shall cherish the memories I have and she will always be within my prayers — forever.
With So Much Love-
Your Brother, Ted.
Sal, Deb and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful stories of her over the years. Much love to you all.
Sal, Deb and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing all of the wonderful stories of her over the years. Much love to you all.
Dear Sal, Bruno, Rita, and family. Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
My condolences and sympathies goes out to your family. Your mother and nonna will be greatly missed.
I still have fond memories of going to your house watching movies (usually westerns), and your mother always had an array of delicious Italian treats ready for the rowdy kids.
Sending you love and strength in this difficult time.
Dear Sal, Bruno, Rita, and family. Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.
My condolences and sympathies goes out to your family. Your mother and nonna will be greatly missed.
I still have fond memories of going to your house watching movies (usually westerns), and your mother always had an array of delicious Italian treats ready for the rowdy kids.
Sending you love and strength in this difficult time.