SANTA TRIPODI
Santa (Chirico) Tripodi, 95 of Wintersville, OH formerly of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Valley Hospice Care Center North with her family by her side.
She was born on December 19, 1928, in Reggio Calabria, Italy a daughter of the late Antonino and Maria (Campolo) Chirico. In addition to her parents, Santa is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Tripodi; two brothers Santo and Antonino Chirico both of Italy, son in law Mark Birch.
She was a devoted homemaker, taking wonderful care of her family. She was a faithful member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and a member of the Sister’s of the Garibaldi. In her spare time, she was a seamstress and loved doing needle work.
Santa is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Joe) Lemasters and Diana (Richard) Lash both of Wintersville, OH; granddaughter Maria (Derek) Costlow of Steubenville, OH, step grandson Brandon (Jackie) Lash of Imperial, PA, three step great granddaughters, several nieces and nephews of Italy, and eight grand puppies.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Mullenbach Funeral Home 669 Main St. Follansbee, WV 26037 and again on Friday, January 26th from 12:00 pm until the time of Catholic Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm with Father Jude Perera officiating at St. Anthony Catholic Church 1017 Jefferson St. Follansbee, WV 26037.
Entombment will follow at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Trinity Tony Teramana Medical Oncology Center or Valley Hospice Care Center North.