Name: Theresa R. (LaCava) Gray



Life Dates: 8/21/1913 - 6/22/2003



City Of Birth: Rochester, NY



Pre-deceased by

Predeceased by her parents, Joseph Rose LaCava; brothers, George LaCava, Charles LaCava; sisters Mary Cardarelli, Carmela Carnevale.



Survived by

Survived by her loving husband of 62 years Philip Gray; children, Carol Ann (Roger) Cox, John (Deborah) Gray; grandaughters, Betsy (Joshua) Murray, Lauren Cox, Ashley Gray; sisters, Josephine Moscaritolo Mildred Fiorentino; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.



History

Theresa worked as a pretzel twister for Schullers Pretzel, Co. in Rochester, NY. Her work for Schullers earned her accolades and an editorial in the newspaper. It was these efforts that some came to refer to her as the "Pretzel Girl." She then became employed in Kenmore, NY working in a card and gift shop. While her husband was stationed in Gainesville, FL. during WWII she found herself working in a sewing and linen shop. Once Theresa returned home, she became a homemaker, raised her family and volunteered for St. Mary`s Hospital in Rochester, NY.



Services

BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Theresa`s visitation will be Thursday June 26, 2-4 7-9. All are invited to attend Prayers Friday June 27, 10:30 AM from the Funeral Home followed by Theresa`s Funeral Mass to be celebrated 11:30 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Entombment White Haven Memorial Park, All Seasons Chapel, Mausoleum.



Additional Information

For Theresa the three most important components in her life were her family, education and religion. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Many years ago Theresa found herself attending Mass at St. Joseph`s Church (Downtown). She attended the St. Ann Novena yearly at Holy Family Church. Theresa was a member of the St. Ann`s Home Heart Program at Sacret Heart Cathedral. She was fondly known by her friends as one of the Lake Sisters. Theresa enjoyed music, sewing, vacationing, day trips, eating out at restaurants, attending Red Wing Games, "going to the lake" and listening to music on Wednesday Night at Charlotte Beach. Theresa will be remembered by all for her wonderful smile.