Paulette S. Kelly's Obituary
Paulette S. Kelly (Tesorio), 69, of East Syracuse, passed away on August 10, 2022 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Syracuse to the late Frank and Harriet Tesorio.
Along with her parents she was preceded by her sister, Gail Pascarella and her grandchildren, Rosemarie Mckinney and Issac Cotton.
Paulette is survived by her three children, Tracy O’Brien (Tom Cotten) of Syracuse, Nicole Alexander (Paul Scheftic) of East Syracuse, and Thomas O’Brien, Jr. of Syracuse. She also leaves behind her seven grandchildren, Natalie and Dante O’Brien, Alexis Battreall, Connor Alexander, Cassidy Scheftic, Brianna and Aric Scheftic; one great grandson, Owen Switts, along with her brothers, Rich Steven (Barb), Donald Stevens, Anthony Tesorio (Val), Frank Tesorio (Lisa) and several nieces and nephews.
Paulette was a graduate of Henninger High School and later became a hairdresser; she retired from Manlius Family Barber Shop. Paulette had a love for quilting and sewing, she also had a love for dogs, especially her beloved Greta.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 11 am – 12 pm at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, with a funeral service to follow at 12 pm. She will be laid to rest in Bridgeport Cemetery with a gathering at the Bridgeport VFW.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the MS Society of CNY or your local animal shelter.
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