Theodore A. Trapuzzano
Custom tailor enjoyed his family, friends
Theodore A. “Ted” Trapuzzano, 85, of Washington, formerly of Grant Street, died unexpectedly Monday, June 3, 2013, in UPMC-Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born June 6, 1927, in Washington, a son of the late Annibale and Marie Falvo Trapuzzano. After high school, in 1949, he graduated from Cybick School of Gourmet Cutting and Design in New York with a degree in “Mens Pattern Designing.” He went into business with his father on Main Street, Washington, in 1949. In 1966, with his father and brother, the business was moved to West Chestnut Street and was called Trapuzzano Tailors, which then became known as Trapuzzano Tuxedos. He eventually went on his own in 1984 with the business on Chestnut Street which became known as Trapuzzano’s Custom Tailors.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Immaculate Conception Dartball Team, ISDA, American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, BPOE Elks Lodge 776, the Item Club and was on the board of directors of Care Inc. He was very involved at the YMCA with the sports program and loved to play and compete in handball.
Mr. Trapuzzano looked forward to every Monday morning when he and a group of friends met at Denny’s Restaurant for breakfast. Most of all, he enjoyed his family. His life, along with his wife, was dedicated to their family. It was not unusual to see his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren all at the house having fun and enjoying those special spaghetti dinners. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the love of his life.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946 receiving the Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal.
On February 27, 1949, he married Mary J. Komec Trapuzzano, who died April 10, 2012.
Surviving are two daughters, Toni (Roger) Wood of Washington and Annabelle Trapuzzano, Washington, with whom he made his home; a son-in-law, Sean Naser of Washington; a brother, Amon Trapuzzano of Washington; a sister-in-law, Frannie Trapuzzano of Morgantown, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Theodore “Ted” (Maria) Naser of Las Vegas, Nev., Michael (Caurice) Wood of Salisbury, Md., Shannon (Chad) Collins of Washington, Amy Naser of Las Vegas, Abby (Michael) Dill of Houston, Del., Josh (Rebekkah) Wood of Oklahoma and Jonah Trapuzzano of Clarion; 11 great-grandchildren, Priscilla Lopez, Bella Naser, Aiden Wood, Shauni, Ethan and Cooper Collins, Sarai, Sonny and Xochilt Carmona, Adalyn and Gage Dill; a great-great-grandchild, Brooklyn Matta; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his wife, is a sister, Carmella Trapuzzano; a brother, Modesto “Mod” Trapuzzano; and a daughter, Mary Ann Naser, who died on the same day of his death, June 3, 2013.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc, Wilson at East Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director. A prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, June 7, in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, with the Rev. Michael A. Ruffalo as celebrant. Burial will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray. Full military rites will be accorded by American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 and the U.S. Navy. Memorial contributions may be made to Mary Ann Naser Benefit Fund, c/o Community Bank, Chestnut Street, Washington PA 15301. Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.