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Niagara Gazette - 3/21/1960

Services for Mrs. Lena M.
Tedesco, 67, last survivor of
a family group that once operated
the largest macaroni factory
in the city, will be held
at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
Spallino Funeral Home and at
9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church.
Mrs. Tedesco, of 320 12th
St., died Saturday (March 19,
1960) at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital.
She was the wife of the late
Frank Tedesco, president of
the Tedesco Baking Co. and
Tedesco M a c a r o n i Works,
which until 1932 operated out
of a four-story buildjng in
12th St. The firm, established
by three brothers, once shipped
macaroni products all
over Western New York.
Mrs. Tedesco, who was active
in the firm, was born in
Italy and had lived in this
city for 50 years.
S u r v i v i n g are s e v e n
sons, Henry, John, Thomas,
Charles, Anthony and Frank
Tedesco, all of this city, and
Sebastian Tedesco, New Haven,
W. Va., and three daughters,
Mrs. Josephine Critelli
and Mrs. James Thorman,
both of this city, and Mrs.
Anthony Z e 1 i n s k y, Ozona,
Tex.
Also surviving are four sisters,
Mrs. Laura Cascio, Mrs.
Leonard DiMaria and Mrs.
George Gullo, all of Buffalo,
and Mrs. Angelo Patti, Hamburg;
a brother, Frank Militello,
of Buffalo; 16 grandchildren
and four great grandchildren.
Burial will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery.

Lena married TEDESCO, Frank about 1907. Frank was born about 1883 in Italy; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married FAGGIANELLA, Angela V about 1929. Angela (daughter of FAGGIANELLA, Angelo and Anna) was born on 14 Sep 1910 in New York; died on 15 Dec 1987 in Steubenville, Jefferson County, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CRITELLI, John. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 12/18/1967

TEDESCO—R. (Yono) Sebastian, age
55, ot Ohio State University Hospital,
Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, December 17,
1967, of New. Haven, West Va. Husband
of Sarah (Farina) Tedesco, New Haven,
W. Va. Son of the late Mr. ond Mrs.
Frank Tedesco, Father of Mrs. James
(Patricio) Mack, this city, Frank P.
Tedesco, Gory S. Tedesco, New
Haven, West Va. Brother of Mrs.
Josephine Critelli, city, Henry L.
Tedesco . of Wlntervllle, Ohio, John
H. Tedesco, Thomas S. Tedesco, Charles
C Tedesco, Anthony V. Tedesco,
Mrs. Jomes (Lucy) Thorman and
Frank J. Tedesco, all of this city, Mrs.
Robert (Lena) Zelnsky of Mid West
City, Oklahoma. Brother-in-law of Vincent
Farina, Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Dl:
Laura.and Paul Farlno, oil of city. Also
several nieces ond nephews. Also survived
by 6 grondchlldren. Funeral
services will be held from the Soalllno
Funeral- Home, 1300 Pine Avenue,
Thursday, Dec.21, 1967, at 8:45 a.m.
and at St. Joseph's Church ol 9:15 a.m..
Interment In St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday
from 2 to 5 ond 7 to 10 p.m.

Family/Spouse: FARINA, Sarah M. Sarah (daughter of FARINA, Paul and SORINO, Nicoletta) was born on 8 Oct 1912 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died in Mar 1971 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married MANCINNI, Mamie about Feb 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Mamie was born on 19 Oct 1919; died in May 1987 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married DIEHL, Meriam L on 22 Jul 1949 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Meriam (daughter of DIEHL, Willis and EAGLER, Cynthia) was born on 17 Aug 1923 in Westover, PA; died on 28 Mar 2011 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charles C. Tedesco, 96, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Monday, December 10, 2018 in Schoellkopf Health Care Facility Niagara Falls, NY. He was the son of Francesco and Antonina “Lena” (Militello) Tedesco. Charles was born on March 5th, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. On September 6, 1947, he married the former Sue Magliazzo who predeceased him in 1990. Mr. Tedesco served his country honorably in WWII as a radio operator in the US Air Force. He worked as a mechanic at the former Vanadium Plant and also worked as an operator at the Niagara Falls Water Treatment Plant until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of the American Legion and the Cadille Post. He also enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and listening to big band music. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Mr. Tedesco is survived by two daughters, Linda (James) Marshall of Lewiston and Joanne (Charles) Govern of Niagara Falls; five grandchildren, Dr. Jason (Claire) Marshall, Jodi Marshall, Justine (Charles) DelGobbo, Ryan Govern and Kyle Govern; six great-grandchildren, Samantha Shumaker, Elliana Marshall, James Marshall, Leah Marshall, Selena Govern, Aaliyah Govern and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Mr. Tedesco was predeceased by several sisters and brothers, Josephine Critelli, Lucy Thorman, Lena Zelinsky, Thomas S. Tedesco, Anthony J. Tedesco, John H. Tedesco, Frank J. (Chick) Tedesco, Henry L. Tedesco and Sebastian Tedesco; nieces, Beverly Tedesco and Janice Tedesco-Russo; nephews, Anthony Tedesco and Benjamin Critelli. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday December 14th at 10:00 AM at Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials many be made in Charles’ memory to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements by SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME. Please share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com

Charles married MAGLIAZZO, Sue on 6 Sep 1947. Sue died in 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anthony married CARAGLIN, Mary on 13 Dec 1943. Mary (daughter of CARAGLIN, Giovanni and SORO, Giovanna) was born about 1924 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 31 Oct 2012 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married THORMAN, James Edward [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married CIRRITO, Lena Ann [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married ZELINSKY, Anthony A [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: RUSSO, Anthony Joseph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

November 21, 2011
Benny A. Critelli

Niagara Gazette

McMINNVILLE, OR — Benny A. Critelli, 78, of McMinnville, OR, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, died at his home on October 18, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Tedesco) Critelli. Benny attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1951. He worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a machine repair mechanic for 15 years. Benny enjoyed helping others and always had time to listen. He moved to Oregon in 1979 and spent his time maintaining a home for his family.

Mr. Critelli is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann (Berds) Critelli; his daughter, Marianne Critelli and son, Michael Critelli, both of McMinnville, OR; two grandchildren and one great-grandson. He is also survived by his sister, Joannie (Franco) Scalzo; a niece and nephew, all of Italy; a maternal uncle, Charles Tedesco of Niagara Falls, NY and several cousins.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Committal Service on Wednesday, November 23rd at 1:30 PM in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mausoleum, 3806 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Duane Klizek officiating.

Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.

Family/Spouse: BERDS, Ann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCALZO, Franco. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frank ‘Chick’ Tedesco, 85, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 14, 2022 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Sebastian ‘Yano’ and Sarah (Farina) Tedesco.
Chick was a 1954 graduate of Niagara Falls High School.  He served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1958.  On November 23, 1956, he married Marjorie (Zafuto) Tedesco.  Frank graduated Cum Laude from Niagara University in 1962.  He owned and operated Universal Insulation and Frontier Metal Buildings with his son and grandson as the Proprietor and Sales Manager for 40 years until his retirement in 2020. 
Frank was the Chairman of the National and Regional Advisory Boards for the Northeast Region of V.P. Buildings, where he also held various other offices.  In 2013, he received the Legend in Steel Award, the company’s highest honor.  Chick was also a member of the Niagara County Builders Association.  He enjoyed playing tennis and golfing, and recorded 3 holes in one, and was a member of Niagara Falls Country Club and Naples Lake Country Club since 1979.  Frank enjoyed vacationing to Florida as well as to Phoenix, AZ and California.  Above all, Chick centered his life around his family and friends.
In addition to his wife of 65 years, Frank is survived by his sons, Frank A. Tedesco, Jeffrey M. Tedesco, and Christopher J. (Kathy) Tedesco; his grandchildren, Alexis Tedesco, Isabella Tedesco, Justin (Mia) Tedesco, Krista (Jeffrey) Gruarin, Anthony Tedesco, and Sophia Tedesco; his great-grandchildren, Enzo Tedesco, Luna Tedesco, Gino Tedesco, Nolan Gruarin, and Shay Gruarin; his siblings, Patricia A. Mack and Gary S. (Rosa) Tedesco, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 18 from 4 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  Frank’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.  Everyone please assemble at church. Interment with Military Honors in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences

Frank married ZAFUTO, Marjorie Rose [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rosa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On Saturday, March 11, Patricia "Patty" Mack, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at the age of eighty-eight. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sebastian 'Yano' and Sarah (Farina) Tedesco.
Patty was a 1952 graduate of Niagara Falls High School and worked as a bookkeeper, insurance broker, in accounting and preparing taxes. She served on the Board of Elections.
Patty traveled the world, climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge on her 70th birthday and bowling her way across the country for years attending tournaments with dear friends. She enjoyed her daily crosswords, playing euchre, and activities with the Sanbornite Seniors and Christoforo Columbo Society.
Patty was best known for her love of family, her fierce loyalty and determination, and generous spirit. She was a devout Catholic, lifelong member of the church, and has joined her loved ones in Heaven. Patty is survived by her children Ronald (Lynn) Mack, Gail (David) Kephart, and Michael (Lisa) Mack; her grandchildren Michael Mack, Jennifer (Michael) Stevens, Mathew Mack, Jeremy (Renee) Kephart, Jessica (David) Mulrenin, Lauren Mack and Ethan Mack; great-grandchildren Francesca Stevens, Jonathan Mulrenin, and Hunter Kephart; her brother Gary S. (Rosa) Tedesco, and her sister-in-law Marge Tedesco, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Frank 'Chick' Tedesco and her former husband, James Mack.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, March 15th, at 10:00 am, at the Prince of Peace Worship Site, 1005 N Military Road, Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who are able instead make a donation to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240 or give.roswellpark.org.

Patricia married MACK, James W on 28 Jul 1956 in Mason, WV. James (son of MACK, James F and RIVERS, Marie Elizabeth) was born on 16 Dec 1931 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 9 Oct 2008 in Mt St Mary's Hospital, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beverly Ann M. Tedesco 
72, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully Friday, May 25, 2018 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on October 3, 1945 to the late John H. and Mamie "Mimi" (nee Mancini) Tedesco. A Niagara Falls native, Beverly was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and Bryant and Stratton Business Institute. Beverly began her career as a secretary at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital more than 40 years ago. She rose through the ranks and retired as Executive Assistant to the President and CEO of the hospital. Her pastimes included traveling, reading and working on crossword puzzles. Beverly will be best remembered as a “person who always cared for others.” She is survived by her dear friends; Mary Ricciardi, Laurie (Paul) Merletti, Gabriella and Victoria Merletti, Lisa (Brett) Carruthers and family; her uncle; Charles Tedesco, cousins; Linda (James) Marshall and family, Patricia Mack and family, Chick (Margaret) Tedesco and family, Cynthia Tedesco, Joseph Tedesco, James (Lisa) Tedesco and family, Michael (Linda) Mancini, Laina Mancini and family, David (Wendy) Thorman, James (Cathy) Thorman and Mark Thorman. Beverly was predeceased by her parents and many aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 4-8 PM at the SPALLINO-AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, 1300 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls where prayers will be said Wednesday at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Parish at Mt. Carmel Church, 27th St. and Independence Ave. at 10:00 AM. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY. Family and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Beverly's memory to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital Intensive Care Unit. Please share your condolences at www.AMIGONE.com

Family/Spouse: MARSHALL, James. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GOVERN, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Catherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wendy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lisa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: KEPHART, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]