Born Octtober 11, 1920 in West Hoboken, New Jersey to Louis and Felice Vecchiotti. Died on November 6, 2018. Preceded in death by the love of her life, husband of 52 years, Roland E Cupaioli Sr. and her son, Roland E. Cupaioli Jr.
Earned a BS Degree from New York University, School of Education in 1942. Taught Home Economics many years in New Jersey and Texas schools. Moved to Dallas in 1959 with her husband and family. She was a Charter member of Dallas Home Economics in Homemaking (HEIH).
Terry was a founding member of St. Rita Catholic Community in Dallas, where she served as church archivist many years, was a fellow choir member for 30 years and active in several other church organizations.
She spent many years with the Dallas Opera Women’s Board and Dallas Opera Guild. Was a member of North Dallas Women’s Club, enjoyed her arts and crafts, gardening and as a member of Brookhaven Country Club, she loved playing tennis there for 35 years.
She is survived by daughter Marie Garrison, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several cousins.
Funeral Mass at St Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd Dallas will be celebrated at 1:00pm on January 12, 2019. Private inurnment at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society at St Rita Church or a charity of your choice.