Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Vita, Theresa Mastracco December 7, 2023
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Virginian-Pilot December 10, 2023
Theresa Mastracco Vita, known to most as Terri or “Grand Terri” to her family, 
passed away peacefully in her home in Norfolk, VA, on December 7, 2023, with her 
husband, Joe, by her side. She was born on February 16, 1935.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecelia and Vincent Mastracco, Sr. and 
her grandson, Gregory Paul Vita.
Terri is survived by her husband, Joseph Vita, their children, Stephanie Salerno 
(Jim), Jimmy Vita (Karen), Betsy Cooper (Erik), and her grandchildren, Jason 
Vita (Eric), Ryan Vita (Sandra), Dana Chappell (John), Corey Salerno, Hannah 
Cooper, Tanhen Cooper, and Kacey Cooper. She is also survived by her brother, 
Vincent Mastracco (Suzanne), and their children, Anna, Sarah, and James, as well 
as five great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, friends, and neighbors from 
their homes in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Terri grew up in Norfolk, an alumna of Blair Middle School and Maury High 
School. She was an extrovert who loved participating in numerous activities that 
included cheerleading, bowling, walking, tennis, bridge, and mahjong, from which 
came many lifelong friendships. She played an integral role in supporting her 
family’s professional and entrepreneurial successes. Her father, known as “Mr. 
Jimmy” was cofounder of Giant Open Air Markets and Tinee Giants.
Terri was devoted to numerous charities over the years, especially Children’s 
Hospital of the King’s Daughters. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic 
Church in Norfolk.
Her most important roles, however, were as a loving wife, mother, grandmother 
and great-grandmother, excelling at all. She always encouraged her family’s 
academic and professional endeavors and was so proud of her grandchildren who 
attended some of Virginia’s leading colleges and universities. She leaves an 
incredible legacy of class, humor, kindness and warmth that will be sadly 
missed.
The family wishes to thank her remarkable team of caregivers led by Joanne 
Walker, along with Netta Corbin, Renee Shearer, Dianne Moore, Theresa Cooper, 
Yolanda Mayes, Michele Moore and Marie Walton. Their devoted care made living 
easier for Terri over the past few years.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 15th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Colonial Ave, Norfolk chapel. A mass will be 
celebrated Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 11:00 am at Blessed Sacrament 
Catholic Church, 6400 Newport Ave., in Norfolk, followed by entombment at St. 
Mary’s Cemetery. A reception will follow at their home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gregory Paul Vita 
Scholarship fund at pyramidatlanticartcenter.networkforgood.com or CHKD or a 
charity of your choice. Online condolences may be offered to the family at 
hdoliver.com.


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