Concetta “Connie” Tesoriere, 86, of Birdsall Street, passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2010 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Stromboli, Italy on April 4, 1923, Connie was the daughter of Joseph and Mary G. (Paino) Tesoriere. She moved with her family to the United States at the age of one and graduated from Norwich High School with the Class of 1941. Following her schooling, Connie began working at the Guernsey Memorial Library retiring in 1988 after forty-seven years.
Connie was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church where she sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Ave Maria Guild of the church and of the Ladies of Charity. Connie enjoyed bowling and participated in several local women’s leagues.
She is survived by two sisters, Josephine Tesoriere of Norwich and Mary Heath and her husband, John, also of Norwich and a sister-in-law, Mary Tesoriere, of Frankfort. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Connie was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Anthony Tesoriere.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Connie will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 11, 2010 at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Friends are invited to call at the church on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Members of the Ave Maria Guild will recite the rosary at 9:30. Burial will take place in the spring in St. Paul’s Cemetery.<>In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Connie may be made to either the Msgr. Festa Scholarship Fund or the Father Libera Scholarship for priests, East Main Street, Norwich, NY 13815.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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Mary and Josephine: It goes without saying that Connie had a very special place in my heart. She was a dear and wonderful friend of my mother, Mary. I have so many fond memories of visiting her, lunching with her and just spending special times with her. She was a wonderful person and I am sad she is no longer with us, but overjoyed that she is now in the company of so many people that were so special to her. May she rest inpeace in the love of the Lord and the arms of the angels.
So sorry to hear about Connie. My prayers are with you and the family at this time. Geri & John
I was a classmate of Mary Tesoriere in 1948. My late sister, Mary Ryan worked with Connie at the library.
My condolence to the family.
To Josephine and Mary…..Sorry to hear of your loss and we will miss our visits with Connie at Price Chopper….She was always such a quiet spoken lady and was so nice to see coming…..Just keep all your fond thoughts of her and hold her memories close to your hearts….God’s blessing to you and all the family….Marion & Bill
I’m so sorry to hear that Connie passed away. Connie and my mother worked together for many years at Guernsey Memorial library. I remember well what a nice person she was. My deepest condolences to her family.
We were very sorry to hear of Connie’s passing. The Tesorieres have been such great friends and neighbors to our entire family.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Bracken Notaro
(Mary Chiarino’s Granddaughter)
I was so sorry to read about Connie’s passing. She was a special person and such a good friend to my Mom. She is in a happier place now, with family and friends who have left this world before her. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless, Kathy Elia Majewski
Connie was one of my mom’s, Mary D’Angelo, best friends. Together they crossed the Atlantic ocean as
little toddlers when their families left Italy for America……they were truly friends for life!! It’s hard for me to think of all my childhood days spent at the library without thinking of Connie. She was such a nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Sincerely, Amy D’Angelo Lawless
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