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
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