Obituary: Theresa Alberico, 91

The following obituary of Sandy Hook resident Theresa Alberico, 91, is from Honan Funeral Home:

Theresa Alberico of Sandy Hook, CT passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022, with her family by her side. She was one week away from her 92nd birthday.

Theresa was born in Mamaroneck, NY on February 5, 1930 to Joseph and Angelina (Rigano) Lanza. Theresa had one sister Mary, and five brothers, Charlie, Anthony, Joseph, Vincent and Frank.

Theresa is survived by her husband Michael (married for 72 years). They were blessed with three children, Barbara of St. Augustine, Fl, Michael and his wife Maria of New Rochelle, NY, Cosmo and his wife Nancy of Newtown, CT, eight grandchildren, Michael, Alexander, Stephen, Michael III (wife Veronica), Michele Hnatiw (husband George), Matthew, Lisa Montellese (husband Justin) and Nicole Genova (husband Christopher) and six great grandchildren, Ethan, Anthony, Alyssa, Mia, Kyle and Eric.

Theresa was a homemaker who lived in New Rochelle, NY raising her family before moving to Sandy Hook, CT in 2005. In her younger years she enjoyed volunteering in her local community and spending time with family and friends. Theresa also enjoyed traveling with her husband Michael, she was an avid golfer and a member of numerous bowling teams. She also enjoyed playing poker and mahjong.

Theresa will be remembered for her spirited, bubbly and passionate personality.

A mass on Feb. 5 at St Rose of Lima Church in Newtown.

Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or to Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps at newtown-ambulance.org.

The family would like to give special thanks to Theresa’s very devoted full time caregiver Charity Mphela as well as dedicated caregivers Denise Buckley and Dawn Karp. The family is also appreciative for the care given by the Newtown Emergency Services Ambulance Volunteers and care provided by Compassus Hospice Care.