Theresa D'Andrea

Theresa J. D'Andrea, 65, of Brick, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving children. Theresa is survived by her loving mother Sheila Wochna, as well as her cherished children and their loved ones: Stephen D'Andrea and partner Jodie, Lindsay Ward and husband Kevin. She is also survived by her precious grandchildren Michael, Elizabeth, Sean and Madeleine, brother Raymond Wochna, his wife Maria and their children Erika and Caitlin, and her brother Joseph. She was predeceased by her father Raymond Wochna. Prior to the birth of her children, Theresa worked in the World Trade Center for Thacher Proffitt & Wood as a legal secretary. She was extremely creative and had a passion for arts & crafts, puzzling, and movies. Her family and friends hold many of her artistic creations that will forever be cherished. She also loved animals dearly and rescued many throughout her life: Angel, Shadow, Chester, Teddy and Buddy. Theresa was a devout Catholic and attended St. Dominic Catholic Church in Brick. She also served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. Above all else, Theresa loved her family and treasured the time spent with them, especially her grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by them all. In lieu of flowers, donations in Theresa's name may be sent to NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness (See link below) Visitation will be held at the Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00am on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ with a committal service to follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Beachview Ave., Manahawkin, NJ. To leave online condolences and fond memories of Theresa for the D'Andrea family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com