Obituary: Theresa Ann Adams (Nonnie), 76, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home:

Theresa Ann Adams (Nonnie) age 76 of Branford died on Monday November 22 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the beloved mother of Pamela Fusco (Anthony) and Angela DellaCamera (Bill), both of Branford. She was the sister of Joseph DeStefano (Terri) of Wallingford and Catherine Borelli of East Haven. She was also the proud grandmother to Marissa, Amanda, Vanessa, Billy and Anthony, who were the light of her life and meant the world to her. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her brothers James and Salvatore (Junior) DeStefano, her brother in law Edward Borelli, and her nephew Joseph DeStefano II. Theresa was born in New Haven on March 22, 1945, moved to Branford in 1975, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Theresa Massella DeStefano.

She was a C.N.A. at Branford Hills Health Care Center for 35 years. She loved her job and was very devoted to her patients.

Theresa loved being with her grandchildren and they always looked forward to her delicious cooking, funny stories, catalog shopping (“circle what you want”), game nights, movie nights, arts and crafts, her warm hugs and her many holiday traditions. Nonnie knew how to make the holidays special and was generous to all. She enjoyed her casino trips with friends, stuffed shrimp dinners, sewing and crocheting. And we all knew not to call her between 2pm and 3pm Monday through Friday because she was watching General Hospital!

Mom, no matter where we are or what we’re doing, your memories will always keep us smiling. You will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Her services were held Monday.