Teresa Viglucci

Albany, NY-Teresa (Lanni) Viglucci, died peacefully at home with family at the age of 91 on April 15, 2025. She was a resident of Albany, New York, after emigrating to the United States in 1962 from Montesarchio, Benevento, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Carmine and Josephina Lanni and one of 7 children. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Viglucci, who passed in 1987, her sister Antoinette Lanni, brothers, Antonio Lanni, and Vincenzo Lanni, brothers-in law, Salvatore DeLuca, and Pasquale Mastropietro. She is survived by her sisters, Angelina DeLuca and Carmelina Mastropietro, of Center Moriches, NY, as well as her brother, Michele (Suzanne) Lanni, of Montesarchio, her sisters-in law, Josephine Lanni of Center Moriches and Clementina Lanni of Montesarchio, her children, grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Prior to coming to America, Teresa studied design and fashion, one of her incredible talents and passions. She also worked instructing students on principles of fashion and design. After marrying her husband Anthony Viglucci of Albany, NY in Naples, Italy on Dec 1, 1962, she moved to Albany, NY, became a US citizen, worked tirelessly to build a new home that she raised her family in for over 50 years. She became a business owner and ran two successful bridal shops. She built a reputation as a premier designer, dress maker, master tailor, and seamstress and kept those clients for many decades. She took tremendous pride in creating fashion for her family’s special occasions; wedding dresses for her daughters, bridal dresses, suits, christening outfits, prom dresses, and any special need for family, friends, and clients. There was no challenge ever not mastered when it came to problem solving a fashion situation even at the last minute. She never traveled without a needle and thread. Many who knew her well sat in amazement, keeping her company watching her create masterful fashion on her machines until early hours in the morning. She always delivered and worked tirelessly and effortlessly to exceed expectations when it came to her creations. Long after most would retire, Teresa used her boundless energy and spent the last 25 years working at Colonial Cleaners. Teresa had many wonderful neighbors and friends who always kept an eye on her over the years, which she re-paid usually with wonderful Italian creations she handmade in her kitchen. She was an amazing creator in the kitchen and showed her love through food. Her best days were spent around the table enjoying food, laughing, and reminiscing about times of past, and days of the future. She was a wonderful storyteller and always sought out conversations with anyone- always available to sit and converse and had an interesting tale to tell. Teresa was an independent, driven, enthusiastic, and hard-working woman, who drew people in with her beautiful and kind spirit. Her biggest pride and joy were her 3 children and their families -her daughter, Michele (Brian) McCormick of Essex, MA; her son Joseph (Jeanine) Viglucci of Dix Hills, NY; and her daughter Patricia (Michael) Caputo of Waterford, NY. She worked tirelessly, along with her husband, to provide for her family. Securing an education was a priority and she instilled a strong understanding of how important education was for future success, which was instilled and passed onto her absolute and greatest source of pride - her 7 grandchildren. She was the greatest Nonna to her 7 grandchildren- Kendall McCormick, Maura McCormick, Joseph Viglucci, Michael Viglucci, Sophia Caputo, Ava Caputo, and Anthony Caputo. She had the greatest love for them all and was interested in daily updates on what they were eating, how they were doing, when they would marry, and most importantly, when they were visiting. Her love of them drove her daily thoughts until the end. She was the ultimate Nonna to them all. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Teresa’s family Friday, April 25, 2025 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street (Rev. Kenneth J. Doyle Way), Albany, NY 12208. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated following the visitation at 12:30. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, NY immediately following the Mass. Those wishing to remember Teresa in a special way may send a contribution to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 https://www.givetocommunityhospice.org/donate/ To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Teresa Viglucci

August 8, 1933 - April 15, 2025