Theresa Izzarelli, age 82, of Madison, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 10, 1934, she was the daughter of Leonard and Inez (Severini) Alessi. She married Mario Izzarelli in Madison on May 11, 1963.
Theresa’s dream was to open Romans IV, a business she was passionate about as she took great joy serving local customers her famous wings. She loved spending time with her children and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Mike (Mary) Izzarelli, Randy Izzarelli and Julie (Gary) Lander; grandchildren, Michael (Marcene) Izzarelli, Joe (Jennifer) Lander, Samantha (Brian) Wheeler, Erica Izzarelli, Allison (Robert) White, and Jenna Izzarelli; great-grandchildren, Michael and Nick Izzarelli, Jaiden and Jace Lander, Brielle and Brooklyn Wheeler, Lillie English, Chase and Maddie White; brother, Ron DeLuke; in-laws, Tom and Debbie Izzarelli, Dan and Patty DeRubertis, Jim and Angie Smith, and Danny Izzarelli. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mario, her parents and sister, Shirley Gualano.
Private family services will be observed.
Contributions may be made in Theresa’s name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602.
Arrangements are being made by THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com