THERESE M. “TERRIE” GIGANTE (nee Heiman), age 72. Beloved wife of 51 years to Michael. Loving & Devoted mother of Michael, Kristen Welsh (Christopher) and Jacqui. Cherished grandmother of Julia, Mia, James, Ben & Matthew Welsh. Dearest daughter of the late Bernard & Helen (nee Kirschensteiner) Heiman. Dear sister of Ed Heiman, Cathy Feola (deceased) (Dennis), John Heiman (Gail, deceased), Bill Heiman (Penny), Alexa Davis (Ken, deceased), Mary Bruder (deceased) (Roy), Barb Mowrer (Vince), Peggy Csak (Bill), Karen Heiman (deceased) and Christine Kopcho (John) (both deceased). Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests all contributions to Therese’s grandchildren education fund by making checks payable to Kristen Welsh, 18149 Bagley Road, Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130. Mass of Christian Burial Monday December 30, 2024 St. Mary Church, 250 Kraft Street (Berea) at 10:00 AM. (EVERYONE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends SUNDAY AFTERNOON (December 29th) 1 – 3:30 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).
