Concetta D. Trichilo
April 14, 1922 ~ March 17, 2011
Concetta "Tina" D. Trichilo
(Age 88)
Of Fairfax, VA on Thursday, March 17, 2011at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Lt. Col. James S. Trichilo (Ret.) US Airforce, loving mother of Benjamin (Lynn) Trichilo of Oakton, VA, Mary (David) Hisey of McLean, VA, and the late Charles L. Trichilo; cherished grandmother of James and Brooke Trichilo and Morgan and Nicole Hisey. She is also survived by a daughter-in �law Ann Trichilo Stobaugh of Fairfax, VA; and her two children, Jeffrey Novak and Shelly Nowak Irvin, and their children; two brothers Tony and Mario D�Ecclesia, one sister Maria Follieri, and numerous nieces and nephews that reside in Italy.
Tina was born in Italy in 1922 met her husband of more than twenty years during World War II. The couple settled in the United States after the War, and began raising a family. As a military family, they frequently traveled to new assignments, and her husband completed tours in Korea and Vietnam. He died unexpectedly in 1966, after completing 20 years of active duty service. Tina�s new responsibilities as head of household required that she return to school, where she worked very hard to complete her studies and eventually earn position as an administrative assistant at the Department of Defense, where she retired after serving 20 years. Her hard work and dedication enabled her three children to complete college and graduate schools.
Her love for her children and grandchildren was shown by her many acts and endless devotion. Tina thrived upon the company of family and friends. She was the cornerstone of the family, and was loved, admired and respected as a role model. She will be greatly and sorely missed by her family, as well as all who were fortunate and blessed enough to have known her.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 88)
Of Fairfax, VA on Thursday, March 17, 2011at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Lt. Col. James S. Trichilo (Ret.) US Airforce, loving mother of Benjamin (Lynn) Trichilo of Oakton, VA, Mary (David) Hisey of McLean, VA, and the late Charles L. Trichilo; cherished grandmother of James and Brooke Trichilo and Morgan and Nicole Hisey. She is also survived by a daughter-in �law Ann Trichilo Stobaugh of Fairfax, VA; and her two children, Jeffrey Novak and Shelly Nowak Irvin, and their children; two brothers Tony and Mario D�Ecclesia, one sister Maria Follieri, and numerous nieces and nephews that reside in Italy.
Tina was born in Italy in 1922 met her husband of more than twenty years during World War II. The couple settled in the United States after the War, and began raising a family. As a military family, they frequently traveled to new assignments, and her husband completed tours in Korea and Vietnam. He died unexpectedly in 1966, after completing 20 years of active duty service. Tina�s new responsibilities as head of household required that she return to school, where she worked very hard to complete her studies and eventually earn position as an administrative assistant at the Department of Defense, where she retired after serving 20 years. Her hard work and dedication enabled her three children to complete college and graduate schools.
Her love for her children and grandchildren was shown by her many acts and endless devotion. Tina thrived upon the company of family and friends. She was the cornerstone of the family, and was loved, admired and respected as a role model. She will be greatly and sorely missed by her family, as well as all who were fortunate and blessed enough to have known her.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I am Robert (Robby) Snow & over 20 years I lived next door to Tina, Mary, Ben & the late Charles and Col. Trichilo. I could always go to Tina when having a difficult teenage day with my Mom (Tina’s close friend). Tina always welcomed me warmly and was like family. I remember her upbeat ways and encouragement. There were many times over the years I would visit , even after moving from my parents. I would sit on her front room couch or the kitchen table. Tina once visited my first condo at Skyline, I think to check up on me and to see how things were going. What can I say to cover all those years, “thank you Tina for being such a good neighbor and friend to me, Frank and especially to my Mom & Dad”. Although I am many miles away and its been some years, when Mary contacted me about her Mom, I felt the world a little more empty and sadness within. Tina was there for us when my Dad died, so I will be there at this time in my heart for her. Tina, I will never forget you. Robby Snow
To my dear friend Tina, I can’t hardly believe the time went by so fast and all what happened. We were like sisters. I love you and will never forget you. Anna
Love to all of Tina’s family. I will always remember “Mrs. Trichilo,” as a warm, strong and independent lady. But what I will most remember is her constant smile — when she smiled, it was as if a little ray of sunshine just beamed out at you and you knew things were all right. She had a lot to smile about because her greatest joy and achievement was her beautiful family. Our family always loved and held the Trichilo’s in the highest regard and we will miss her. God Bless, Andrea
Ben and Mary, it was a privilege to stand with you as your mother returned home last Thursday night. The obituary is so beautiful and I love the photo. I am going to miss your mother so much, especially at the holidays when she always lit up the room with her Italian accent, sense of humor and great stories from her days in Italy. It’s hard to believe it but I knew your mother for almost 45 years — throughout most of my life. I will never forget her, and I look forward to sharing wonderful memories of her with you in the days and years ahead. See you Sunday. Love, Lisa S.
Ben and Mary: We will miss Grandma Trichilo’s warm chuckle, quiet patience, and wisdom as a mother and grandmother. We know she is in heaven now, cooking up her famous Eggplant Parmigiana! You are close in our thoughts and prayers.