Rosaria "Sally" (Triscari) Geruso's Obituary
Rosaria “Sally” (Triscari) Geruso, 92, of Syracuse, passed away November 16, 2024 at Iroquois Nursing Home. She was born in Jamestown, NY, daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Benenati) Triscari. Sally was a hairdresser at Hair to Please for many years. She enjoyed bowling and golfing with friends and family. She loved holiday cookie baking and looked forward to Sunday dinners with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Nicholas “Nick” Geruso in 2009, and her brother, Thomas Triscari.
Sally is survived by her five children, John (Diane) Geruso, Tom (Karen) Geruso, Marie (Joe) Maurillo, Bella (Joe) Lanzafame and Tony (Michele) Geruso; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; her sister, Marie Mascari; several nieces and nephews, and close friends, Mary Margaret Aversa and Emily Stewart.
Special thanks to Iroquois Nursing Home staff for all their compassion.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm, followed by a prayer service at 2:00 pm at THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Assumption Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mercy House 212 McKinley Ave., Endicott, NY 13760 or visit https://mercyhousesoutherntier.com/donate.
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