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Constance or Connie Tedesco(Acquaro) 96 of Brookline and formerly of Allentown, July 12, 2026. Daughter of the late Michael and Nellie Acquaro. Wife of the late Armand, Mother of Anthony (Tina), Raymond (the late Susan), Lisa Stupar (Jim) and Gina Tedesco (David). Sister of Frank Acquaro (Joyce), Nellie Kinavey (the late Ed), the late Mike (Geri) Acquaro, the late Dom and the late Connie Acquaro, and the late Catherine DelBianco. Grandmother of Domenic (Ashley), Anthony, Talia (Hunter), Maria, Nina, James, Lauren (Clint), Nicholas, Michael, and Armando. Great grandmother to Tred and Thomi.
Connie was born into a large Italian American family as part of the greatest generation. Her life was filled with family activities since her early days; it was Camelot to her. Her adult years, after marrying one of the more colorful men of the neighborhood, Armand, while still family first, was also filled with many friends, bowling, coaching basketball, and volunteering. Many knew Connie as the business manager at Louis Tambellini where she continued to accumulate long term friendships. An avid fan of the Boston Celtics, John Havlichek, Frank Sinatra and travelling to Italy, Connie had many interests but took great joy in cooking for family and friends. Yes, she was called Mom, Grandma, friend and Coach in her life well lived.
Family and friends will be received at the Frank F. DeBor Funeral Home, 1065, Brookline Boulevard, 412-561-0380, on Thursday, July 16, 2026 only, 2-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the St Pius X Church, St Teresa of Kolkata Parish.
At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers memorial donations in Constance name may be made to Bethlehem Haven, 905 Watson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
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