Theresa M. Cornish

Theresa M. Cornish of Bethpage, NY passed away on Friday November 19, 2021 at 6:05pm in the loving presence of a few of her close friends. Theresa was at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Bethpage, NY after suffering a fall and valiantly battling cancer for over a year. Theresa was born on June 5, 1955 in Rochester, NY and grew up in Bethpage, NY with her parents Angela and Thomas Cornish, who both pre-decease her. She leaves behind her beloved, George Sumakis, and his daughter Katharine Sumakis as well as her extended family, Rita Sumakis and daughters Julia and Alexandra Sumakis. Theresa is also survived by her many cousins from Rochester, NY. Theresa was a healer, a dancer, and a gifted thespian. She dedicated her life to helping others as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Mercy Hospital. She also donated her time on countless weekends to help women heal at Rachel's Vineyard. Theresa earned her Social Work degree from Fordham University. A devout Catholic, Theresa was a life-committed member of the Healing Community at Promisek in Bridgewater CT. She directed many dramatic productions, partook in decades of the Long Dance and Women's Group, and worked in many capacities as a devoted member of the Promisek Community. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 11:00am at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Litchfield, CT. A quiet burial will follow at Promisek in Bridgewater. Memorial donations may be made to Promisek online at promisek.org or sent to 694 Skyline Ridge Rd, Bridgewater, CT, 06752.