Theresa M. Sabato
June 26, 2023
Theresa M. Sabato, 93, Dunmore, died early Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Peter A. Sabato, Sr., on April 15, 2016.
Born in Old Forge, daughter of the late Arthur M. and Pauline Laurenzi Paulino, she attended Old Forge public school and was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish as well as its Altar and Rosary Society in Dunmore. She and her late husband owned and operated Sacks Taylor Shop, Dunmore for many years, and it is now in it’s third generation of family operation. Theresa enjoyed crocheting, traveling, and baking, but above all, she cherished being with family and loved spending time with them at all of their functions.
Surviving is a daughter, Patricia Irwin and husband Robert, Slatington, PA; sons Peter A. Sabato, Jr. and wife Kathleen, Olyphant; Richard A. Sabato and wife Sandra, Dunmore; Arthur W. Sabato and husband Frank Militi, Washington, D.C.; grandchildren Christopher Sabato, Mark Sabato and wife Jessica, Rick Sabato and wife Jess, Corey Sabato, Matthew Irwin and partner Kimberly Scneder, and Stephen Irwin; great-grandchildren Victoria, Grayson, Isabel Rose, and Mia Marie; her sister Sylvia Balducci and husband Fran, Scranton; sister-in-law Angela Paulino, FL; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank her visiting angels; Debbie, Carol, Tammy, Brittany and Roseann and her weekend aides, Shalonda and Paula for all of their support, care and love shown to Theresa. Also, a special thank you to the staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for all of their care and support. She was also preceded in death by her sister Cynthia Favata; and brothers Arthur Paulino and Gilbert Paulino.
The funeral will be Saturday with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Smith St., Dunmore. All those attending the mass are asked to go directly to the church that morning. Interment to follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore.
Family and friends may pay their respects on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that contributions in Theresa’s memory be made to SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, 303 Smith St., Dunmore, 18512; to St. Joseph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, 18509; or to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 53 Glenmaura Natl. Blvd., Suite 120, Moosic, 18507.
To offer a condolence, visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com.