Obituary: Theresa Grella Morris, 102, Of Fairfeld

From Lesko & Polke Funeral Home:

Theresa Grella Miro Morris, age 102, of Fairfield, wife of the late Spiro P. Morris, passed away in her home peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Born and raised on the family farm on Pansy Road, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Miro Grella, Theresa was a lifelong Fairfield town resident. During the World War II war years, Theresa worked for the Remington Arms Co. as a munitions inspector. She later went on to raise her family and enjoy caring for her home.

Theresa will be fondly remembered as a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her son and caregiver, George Morris; her daughter, LouAnn Riccio, and her husband, Pasquale, of Trumbull; grandsons, Matthew Riccio and his wife, Elizabeth, and Anthony Riccio and his wife, Katherine; great-grandsons, Matteo Spiro Riccio and Leonardo Riccio; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Edward Grella, Alfred (Babe) Grella, Joseph Grella, Ralph (Sonny) Grella, and Albert Grella; and a sister, Louise Palochik.

Funeral services were held at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Ave., Fairfield, with burial following in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

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