Grazia (Russo) Ternullo, wife of the late Carmelo Ternullo, died peacefully on December 30th, at the age of 86, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born in Melilli, Sicily, Italy on September 7th, 1938, daughter of the late Carmelo & Vincenza Russo.
She is survived by her two children: Joseph Ternullo and his wife Jennifer; Maria Johnson and her husband David. She is also survived by her grandchildren whom she adored: Danielle Ternullo-Farkash, Joey Ternullo, Jason and David Johnson. She also leaves behind her brother Sebastian Russo and wife Lucia, along with several in-laws, nieces and nephews in America and Italy.
She is predeceased by her brother Salvatore Russo and sister Sebastiana Quadarella.
Grace worked at EIS manufacturing most of her life. She took pride in taking care of her family, including her mother, for many years. Grace will always be remembered for her wonderful cooking of homemade sauce, pizza, sciatica and soups. She also loved to garden. You would always find her planting flowers and vegetables every spring and summer. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 7th at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church, Middletown. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Sebastian’s Cemetery, Middlefield. Friends may call at the Lastrina Family Funeral Home, 491 High St., Middletown on Monday, January 6th from 4 to 6 p.m.
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