Theresa Maria Tortorello Rado

This is Theresa (the only known photo we have) visiting her husband's grave at Mt. Carmel cemetery. 
Theresa Maria Tortorello was the wife of Rocco Rado, Sr. She was born on December 16, 1862 in Baragiano, Italy. Her parents were Domenic and Carmella Tortorello. Theresa was a home maker in Italy, and also in Chicago, Illinois when the family immigrated in 1903. Theresa outlived her husband Rocco, and many of her children. She died on January 21, 1943, at the age of 80 years.
Her death certificate lists the cause of death as Chronic Nephritis. Theresa's death certificate and obituary follow:

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