Teresa (D’Anastasio) DiPietro

Teresa DiPietro, age 96 of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michele (Mike) DiPietro for 49 years, who passed away in 2015.

Born 1928 in Borgonovo, Italy, in the province of Teramo, Teresa was the daughter of the late Vincenzo D’Anastasio and the late Irena Romualdi D’Anastasio.

Teresa was a homemaker and seamstress.

She was a wonderful wife and mother and a very faithful person. Teresa loved cooking and baking; she was happiest when people were eating. She didn’t take “NO” for an answer. She was well known for her Italian Rum Cake & Cream Puffs. She was a kind and loving lady. She loved crocheting and knitting. She enjoyed talking with her dear friends and watching daily mass on EWTN.

Teresa is survived by her daughter, Lisa DiPietro of Kennett Square, PA; 2 brothers, Filippo and Alessadro D’Anastasio, both of Nepezzano (Provincia di Teramo), Italy; 7 nieces and 4 nephews; as well as 10 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews in Italy.  She was pre-deceased by 2 brothers, Padre Franco D’Anastasio (Passionate priest) and Giovanni D’Anastasio.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 8:30AM to 10:30AM at Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 W. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Mass of Catholic Burial will begin at 11:00AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Interment will follow mass at St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brandywine River Valley Home Health & Hospice, 1011 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite 208, West Grove, PA 19390.

Arrangements by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square, PA.

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