Thelma C. Paletta
Thelma C. “Tum” Paletta, 91, a lifelong resident of Washington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in her home.
She was born April 18, 1930, in Washington, a daughter of the late Frank and Elvira Jeninette Paletta.
Thelma was a member of St. James Parish in Washington and attended Mass at St. Hilary Church.
She was a self-employed hairdresser at one time and was well known for giving her friends and neighbors pixi-cuts.
She loved to go to the casinos and to the Meadows Racetrack to enjoy the races.
She loved to bake around the holidays to share her goods with her family and friends.
Thelma fulfilled her lifelong dream of traveling to Italy to meet her extended family, which was the highlight of her life.
Bell Telephone Company employed her as a supervisor for many years.
She was the last of her immediate family.
Surviving are three nephews, Joseph M. Paletta of Washington, and Mark and Jamie Paletta; her goddaughter, Sandy Vankirk also of Washington; and several extended family members. Also surviving are a few other nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Thelma’s hospice nurse, Jenna, for the loving care that she provided.
Deceased are a sister, Emma Paletta; three brothers, Joe, Sam and Tony Paletta; and a nephew, Robert Paletta.
Friends will be received from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the time of a blessing service, Friday, November 19, in Dale D. DeAngelo Funeral Home, Washington.
Interment will be held privately in Washington Cemetery.
A tribute wall is available at www.deangelocare.com.
Please make contributions to a charity on one’s choice.
The family respectfully requests that masks be worn at all times during the visitation and services.