Mary Lou Tesla

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, Mary Lou Tesla. Mary Lou left this world on Sunday, September 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 92 years old. Born December 4, 1931, Mary Lou was a beacon of love, compassion and strength. She was the heart of our family and was always her son’s greatest cheerleader. Her kindness knew no bounds and her love and passion for animals, especially dogs, and her gardens will forever be remembered. Throughout her life she cared tirelessly for her pets, including several collies, a golden retriever, several mixed breeds including a raccoon and a crow. She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and loved getting together with her remaining classmates. Many years after graduating she fulfilled her dream and graduated from grooming school. She opened Lassie & Laddie Dog Grooming. Interacting with her canine customers gave her immeasurable joy. Mary Lou was a devoted mother. She instilled in her son the golden rule of treating all people the way you wanted to be treated. She loved and encouraged his efforts of trying to make a difference. Mary Lou is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Judge Kim Tesla and Pamela Tesla, her granddaughter and her husband, Nicole M. Tesla and Yashwanth Chimmani. Mary Lou had one great-grandson, Raj Chimmani, that brought her endless joy. Raj will forever miss his Lou-Dee. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Thomas and Anna Marie Purnell, and her dear husband, Stanley Tesla. Her loss leaves a void that can never be filled, but we find solace in the countless beautiful memories she left behind. Her legacy of love will continue to live on through her son, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, great-grandson and all those whose lives she touched. Friends and family will be received to celebrate her life on Friday, September 6, at Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc,, Aliquippa, PA from 3 – 7 pm. Departing prayers will begin at 9:30 am Saturday in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Fatima Church. Private Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the nurses and doctors of Heritage Valley Beaver and the nurses and staff of Rochester Manor and Villa that provided her with compassionate care. Though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit will forever remain in our hearts!

Mary Lou Tesla

December 4, 1931 - September 1, 2024