Kathryn DeFazio Mastrippolito, 96, dies peacefully on March 21, at Pocopson Home, West Chester, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was the wife of Nick Mastrippolito Sr., with whom she shared 76 years of marriage.
Born in Carbondale on Feb. 26, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Ralph DeFazio and Theresa Sirrianni DeFazio.
Kathryn was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church of Kennett Square. She attended Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, where she was known to “pound out the notes.” She played the Piano until recently and loved to sing, especially old show tunes.
Kathryn worked in the family mushroom growing and canning business until retirement.
The family would like to thank all the family and friends who helped us during this long transition until her passing. A special thank you to the nurses and CNAs and all the non-medical staff on 2nd Jones at Pocopson Home, for helping us along this Journey.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Nick Mastrippolito Jr. (Joanne), Robert Mastrippolito Sr. (Ernesztina Molnar), and Kathryn Kealy (Thomas); nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and many niece and nephews.
She was predeceased by one brother, Anthony DeFazio and two sisters, Angela DeFazio and Maria Barrese.
You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 11 at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA. Her burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.
To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.
Bella
Bella
Bella is a 5-year old sweetie who is as beautiful as her name. She’s an independent girl looking for a cozy place to call her own where she can find that special bond she’s been missing. We expect Bella to blossom in a quiet home with older children. She can be adopted for a fee you name through Sunday, March 25.
Hugo
Hugo
Hugo is a suave 6-year old who is always ready for his close up. This photogenic gentleman was given a second chance after being pulled from an overcrowded shelter, and now he’s hoping to find a home where he can lounge around all day. If large lap dogs are your type, Hugo is your man, as long as he can be the one and only dog. Hugo can be adopted for a fee you name through Sunday, March 25.
For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 610-692-6113.
Hoping For Spring:
The first day of spring might have been a snowy washout, but day two sunshine on the Hope House in Pennsbury Township brings hope for warmer weather soon.
• The Chester County Orphans’ Court is seeking volunteers to serve county individuals who require guardianship – assisting the court in maintaining contact with any person deemed by the court who cannot make decisions about their daily lives, where they live, or medical or financial matters. Anyone interested in becoming part of the Orphans’ Court guardian program is invited to take part in a free training session that will be held on Thursday, April 12, from 9 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. at the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W. Market Street, West Chester. For more information about the program or to request an application for the upcoming training, please contact Diane Mulhearn at 610-344-5212 or email dmulhearn@chesco.org.
• The annual Concord Township Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed to Saturday, March 31, at the Parks and Recreation Building on Bethel Road. The hunt will immediately follow the arrival of the Easter Bunny at 11 a.m. Children should bring their own baskets to participate in the egg hunt.
• On April 5, the Pennsbury Land Trust will host guest speaker Janet L. Bowers, executive director, Chester County Water Resources Authority on the topic “The Waters of the Brandywine” – Worried about flooding, runoff, erosion, pollution? Learn how the Brandywine, our valuable regional resource, is being impacted and what is being done to protect it. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Pennsbury Township municipal building.
• The April Tavern Talks episode of Law and Order: Colonial Intent will explore the ways in which laws were enforced (or not) during the Colonial period. The event is Thursday, April 12, from 7-9 p.m. at the Barns Brinton House on Route 1 in Pennsbury Township. Guests will get to participate in a mock courtroom scene, learn about counterfeiting and Colonial money, explore peculiar punishments administered for crimes and more! Just be warned: guests caught “breaking the law” may be subjected to public ridicule. Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person or online as space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older. For more info on the CFHS or to purchase tickets, call 610-388-7376, email the Chadds Ford Historical Society at info@chaddsfordhistory.org or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org. Tickets can be purchased directly at http://bit.ly/2lNB2pk
• The Chester and Delaware County chapter of SCORE will host a workshop on Search Engine Optimization, Tips and Tricks to Grow Your Business, on Wednesday, March 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This seminar will explain best practices for optimizing your website for enhanced search engine performance and describe many tricks, tips and techniques you can use in your businesses to leverage this search activity resulting in more traffic to your website. To register, go here.
• The last day to register to vote in the May 15 primary is Monday, April 16. The deadline for absentee ballot applications is 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, and the deadline for civilians to return a voted absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Friday, May 11.
• Family Promise of Southern Chester County presents An Evening of Promise on Saturday, April 21, 7 p.m. at the Kennett Square Country Club. The event is designed to help raise awareness and provide hope for the homeless in Southern Chester County. Tickets are $65 per person or $125 per couple. Family Promise helps children and families achieve lasting self-sufficiency and stability by providing shelter, meals and comprehensive support until they can find sustainable housing.
