Theresa C McCann
May 10, 1916 - June 6, 2016
THERESA CATALDA (CAPOZZA) McCANN passed away at the age of 100 on June 6, 2016 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, Michigan. She was born in Taranto, Italy on May 10, 1916 to Egidio and Frances (Fella) Capozza. She came to America in May of 1920 with her parents and sister Rose. Theresa was a beautician for 50 years, owning her own shops in Southern California. Before moving to CA the family resided in Pennsylvania. They moved to CA in 1954. Theresa enjoyed music and sang whenever the opportunity arose. Theresa was very proud of her Italian heritage and could read, write and speak Italian and enjoyed it very much when given the chance to speak with someone who understood the language. Theresa is survived by her daughters Joan (Robert) Thompson of Sidnaw, Michigan and Teresa (Gary) Bishop of Strongsville, Ohio. Also surviving are two sisters, Rose Sabol and Alberina Perunko of PA and one brother Edward Capozza also of PA. Theresa was Grandmother to 12 grandchildren, 11 great grand children and 4 great great grandchildren, also many nieces, nephews and cousins in this country and in Italy. Preceding her in death are 2 sons, Joseph Mauro and Ronald Congie and one daughter Virginia Rose Mauro, her sister Edith Caputo and brothers Cosmo and Joseph Capozza. Funeral services for Theresa were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse with Pastor John Henry officiating. The family greeted friends at the funeral chapel on Thursday from 12 noon until the time of the service. Immediately following the funeral service, the family invited friends to join them for a luncheon in the Harrington Gathering Room, located at the funeral chapel.
THERESA CATALDA (CAPOZZA) McCANN passed away at the age of 100 on June 6, 2016 at Bayside Village in L’Anse, Michigan. She was born in Taranto, Italy on May 10, 1916 to Egidio and Frances (Fella) Capozza. She came to America in May of... View Obituary & Service Information