Theresa M. Metzger, 86, of Long Island City, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the home of her niece, Danielle Miller on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was predeceased by her life partner and soulmate of 45 years, Margaret Sutherland in 2021. She was also predeceased by her sister Beatrice Capecci in 1993, her brother William Metzger in 1994 and her brother Patrick Metzger in 2007.
Theresa was born in Havana, Cuba to the late William L and Beatriz Fernandez y Cepero Metzger. She attended schools in the Bronx, graduating from Walton High School in 1955.
Theresa was a manager at McGraw-Hill Publishing Company where she worked for 37 years before taking an early retirement at the age of 55 to care for family members.
Theresa had a love for art and was an avid collector. In her younger years she loved to travel and spend time at museums.
Theresa is survived by her sister in-law, Evelyn Metzger, of New Milford, CT; her sister in-law, Beverly Metzger, of Mayfield Heights, OH; her nephew, William, and his wife, Elaine Metzger, of Hudson, NH; her nephew, Michael Capecci, of Wellesley Hills, MA; her niece, Danielle, and her husband, John Miller, of Danbury, CT; her nephew, George, and his wife, Cynthia Metzger, of Nyack, NY; her nephew, Benjamin, of Brooklyn, NY; her niece, Ashley Metzger, of Bedford,OH; great nieces and nephews: Tricia (Jon), Trena, Meghan (Kc), Taylor (Erin), Brandon, Caity (Hunter), Tyler, Kinsey and Jorge.
Friends will be received from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. A Prayer Service will be conducted in the funeral home at 4:00pm.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11:00am on Monday, September 23, 2024 at St. Michael Cemetery, 7202 Astoria Blvd S., East Elmhurst, NY 11370.
Please omit flowers, contributions in Theresa’s name may be made to Wild Futures
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