Theresa Ann Mortara

Theresa Ann Mortara was born February 15, 1931 in San Francisco to Mary and Alessandro Borlo. She attended St. John’s Catholic High School and City College of San Francisco. On a blind date, she met the man she would be married to for seventy-two years: Fred Mortara. Together they raised two daughters: Annette Petro (Dante) and Paula McLinden (Bob See). Four grandchildren and four great grandsons are her descendents. 

Theresa was known for her knowledge and love of cooking and presenting delicious meals for family and many friends. Preparing nutritious and tasty food was both an enjoyment and priority. Dinner parties were prepared with style and much love and over the years she taught her daughters the same. Dad says she was the “Best Wife” always willing to put on a good meal for family, friends, and co-workers. On one occasion while on a European trip, she almost missed the bus while shopping when Dad cried out, “Wait, my cook! Don’t leave my cook!”