Blanche A. Tunno

September 7, 1926 - November 2, 2019

Blanche A. Tunno, 93, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019, in Brighton Wellness and Rehab Center, Brighton Twp. Born September 7, 1926, in Rochester, a daughter of the late John and Julia Dettore Carcaise, she was a housewife and homemaker who enjoyed cooking for her family; caring for her family was her first love. She was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Parish, Rochester. Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Richard Tunno to whom she married in Pompeii, Italy; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy A. and Jeffrey Kampi, Brighton Twp.; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard H. Jr. and Cheri Tunno, Oviedo, Fla.; four granddaughters, Sarah Tunno, Kati Shanahan and her husband Blake, Amy Tunno and Gina Kampi; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Frank Carcaise and four sisters, Jenny Carcaise, Johanna Pizutti, Mary Tunno and Theresa Hardin. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Rochester Twp. Entombment will follow in St. Cecilia Mausoleum. A Christian wake service will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The family wishes memorial contributions be made in Blanche’s name to St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 628 Virginia Ave., Rochester, PA 15074.