Theresa Ann Rennert

Theresa was born on October 27, 1938, a proud Italian American from New York City, NY. Her loves were her husband of 43 years, Jack, who preceded her in death in 2004, and their only son, Robert, who survives them. High on her list of passions was her faith, cooking authentic Italian meals for family & friends, and her love of all things Disney. Her lifelong love affair with Disneyland began when then newlyweds, Theresa & Jack, met a kind man sitting at the Monorail ride in the near empty park on Christmas day 1961. As they talked, the man gave them tips on how best to see the park. Later, seeing the image of the same man pictured on a plaque, they realized they had met Walt Disney himself. Thereafter Theresa made Disney adventures an annual family tradition both at Christmas and beyond. Even in her final visits (Pre-Lockdown) nothing dampened her enthusiasm and love of Disneyland. This is the spirit of the wife & mother we will fondly remember.

A viewing for Theresa will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary, 6909 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91303. A rosary will be offered during the viewing, to begin at 7:00 PM. A funeral mass will occur Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Mel Catholic Church, 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364, followed immediately by the interment at 11:30 AM at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

Theresa’s favorite character was Tinkerbell. In that spirit of making dreams come true, and in lieu of flowers, contributions in Theresa's memory may be made to Disney-Make A Wish Foundation of America, https://www.Wish.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gateskingsleygates.com for the Rennert family.