On Dec. 25, 2013, Teresa lost her courageous battle with cancer. She passed away at home, as she wished, under the loving care of her sister Gaudenza and surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her loving mother Costanza, her brothers and sisters: Francis and Anne, Victor and Tena, Gaudenza and Les, Ester and Les and Antonio. She also leaves behind 20 nieces and nephews who visited their Aunty often always bringing a smile to her face.

Teresa was predeceased by her father Pasquale and her treasured nephew Kyle.

The most valued thing in Teresa's life was her family. She loved them all deeply and unconditionally and that great love was returned ten fold. Everyone appreciated her witty sense of humour, the meals made with her ingredients of love and the best cup of coffee ever, but it was her genuine warmth and acceptance that enveloped and drew us all in.

As in her life, so it was in her death that she leaves us; quietly and simply in her goodbye, with no fanfare..... just secure in the knowledge that she was loved deeply and unconditionally by us all.

Einstein wrote:
"Only a life lived for others
is a life worth while."
and Teresa epitomized this quote
to the very end.

Our beloved Teresa (Ted) will rest with Kyle at the Hillside Cemetery.

No funeral, by request.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Huge thanks go out to Dr. Susan Vlahos for enabling us to carry out Teresa's wishes.