Theresa Pellegrini 1945-2025

Born in Youngstown, Tessie was a proud graduate of Struthers High School. She spent her life devoted to her family and her community.

After 29 years of service at Poland Seminary High School, she retired, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion, and care.

Tessie was the beloved wife of Lino Pellegrini, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they were a strong and loving presence in their family and church community, attending countless events and gatherings over the years.

She was a devoted mother to her son, Joseph Pellegrini and his wife Lisa of Cleveland, and to her cherished daughter, Pamela Ann Pellegrini, whom she championed with unwavering love and commitment. Tessie was also a proud and adoring grandmother to Julian and Noah, never missing one of their soccer games. She is also survived by her loving sister, Angelica and her husband James, who were a constant source of support and joy throughout her life.

Tessie loved her home and found great joy in hosting holiday dinners, especially her much-loved Christmas Eve brunch shared with close friends. She was an avid gardener who nurtured her flowers and ferns with pride, and found peace and spiritual connection on her long neighborhood walks, where she felt closest to nature and God. She will be remembered for her deep faith, generous heart, and lifelong devotion to her family.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Tessie from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, May 21, 2025, at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home of Boardman, 4221 Market Street.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland, OH 44514, with the Rev. Gerald DeLucia presiding. All guests are asked to arrive directly to the church.

Burial will be in Poland Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association of Youngstown.

Tessie’s love was the heart of her family, and her legacy will live on in the lives she touched. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to Tessie’s family.

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