She will be missed by all who loved and knew her, but she leaves behind wonderful memories and lessons of how to live a good life in tough times. Teresa was one of six kids and her parents taught her to have a strong connection to family and to work hard, despite any obstacles. She faced the passing of her husband Jeff and son Nick with grace and courage. Prior to her retirement in 2010, Teresa spent her career working for FedEx as a courier. She was physically and mentally strong, spending her free time exercising and tending to her beloved garden, where she produced the “best tomatoes ever” and making banana bread that she loved to share with her family and friends.
Teresa brought her sense of humor to all she did and she loved to laugh. At monthly family Sunday dinners, she brought humor to the table along with her famous broccoli, cheese, and rice casserole. For years, she vacationed annually in Jamaica, took trips to Niagara Falls, Canada, and often took her family on vacation to Florida when her children were young. Teresa loved her grandkids, Alyssa and JJ and her dog Lola with all her heart. She was a stubborn, strong-minded woman and did things her way. Her intensity could sometimes be seen when she looked at you and bit her lower lip. She liked to laugh and accept teasing for this unique Teresa feature. For the past 14 years, Teresa shared her life with her boyfriend Mike and his family whom she loved like hers.
Teresa is survived by her daughter, Laurie Hoffman, son-in-law Josh Hoffman, grandchildren Alyssa and JJ Hoffman, brothers Edward, James, and Thomas Kostrzewski, sisters Mary Ellen Klewicki and Julie Zarka, boyfriend Mike Sandborn, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. We know Teresa is now at peace being reunited with Jeff and Nick in Heaven.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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