Theresa K. (Pisani) Paduano, 83, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on Saturday July 17, 2010 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Ralph Pisani and Antoinette (Mallizo) Cipparone, and step- daughter of the late Michael Cipparone.

Theresa was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. She attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School in 1945. In 1947 she married Albert A. Paduano at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Mr. Paduano predeceased her in 1976. She was employed at Moore Business Forms and afterwards at Hooker Chemical Co., both in Niagara Falls, NY until her retirement in 1982. Theresa was a long time member of Prince of Peace Church in Niagara Falls, as well as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Senior Citizens Group, the Red Hat Society and the John Duke Senior Center. In her leisure time, she enjoyed traveling with senior citizen groups, going to the casino, cooking and spending time with her family. Theresa especially enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren and watching them grow up.

Mrs. Paduano is survived by her three children, Kathy (David) Stickney of Connecticut, Albert M. Paduano of Niagara Falls, NY and David A. (Cheryl) Paduano of Ransomville, NY; six grandchildren, Scott (Allison) Stickney, Keri (John) Climie, Emily Paduano, Michael Paduano, Shawn Paduano and Stephanie Paduano; six great-grandchildren, Beatrix Stickney, Anabel Stickney, Peter Stickney, Martin Stickney, Scout Climie and Bodhi Climie; one sister Angie Murphy and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She was also predeceased by one sister and two brothers Mary (late Arthur) DeTroia, Frank (late Gloria) Pisani and Tommy (Mary of AZ) Cipparone.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 – 8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday July 22nd at St. Vincent De Paul Parish at Prince Church, 1055 North Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment will be held in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to UNYTS (Upstate New York Transplant Services), 110 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14203.