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Theresa "The Tree" Polizzi

July 14, 1914 - December 9, 2018

Polizzi, Theresa B., of Ballwin, Missouri, was born July 14, 1914, in St. Louis, Missouri to Peter and Elizabeth (nee Leone) Bono and entered into rest Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Chesterfield, Missouri at the age of 104 years, 4 months, and 26 days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Philip Polizzi, four brothers, Vito (Rita) Bono, Joseph (Bernice) Bono, Sam Bono, and Peter (Mary) Bono, and one brother-in-law, Jerome Moceri. She is survived by, Five (5) children, Vincent Polizzi of Imperial, Missouri, Peter (Karen) Polizzi of St. Louis, Missouri, Mary (Ken) Schroeder of Ballwin, Missouri, Philip Polizzi of Wildwood, Missouri, and John (Elaine) Polizzi of Waterloo, Illinois, Thirteen (13) grandchildren, Numerous great-grandchildren, One (1) great-great grandchild, Two (2) sisters, Crucific (Dr. SJ) Pagono of Creve Couer, Missouri, and Mary Moceri of St. Charles, Missouri, One (1) sister-in-law, Lucille Bono, And many other family and friends. Theresa “The Tree” enjoyed spending her time traveling, camping, and spending time with family, as well as reading so she could educate herself. She was the original owner of Phil’s Bar-B-Que in St. Louis, Missouri, and she loved to cook, as most called her the expert with Italian food and several types of Italian cookies. One of many special memories of Theresa was when she bought her grandson his violin and he named it Theresa. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlcremate.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at https://www.facebook.com/stlcremate.

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Polizzi, Theresa B., of Ballwin, Missouri, was born July 14, 1914, in St. Louis, Missouri to Peter and Elizabeth (nee Leone) Bono and entered into rest Sunday, December 9, 2018 in Chesterfield, Missouri at the age of 104 years, 4 months, and... View Obituary & Service Information

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