She was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Rocco and Mary DeMello and attended Harding High School and Butler Business School before becoming a clerk for the Bridgeport DMV.
She enjoyed her visits to the Shelton Senior Center and loved crossword puzzles, Sudoku and especially animals.
She is survived by her son, Harry and daughter in law Ann D’Amato and many extended family members.
Theresa’s family will receive friends on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11 am at St. Jude Parish, 707 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, CT.
Her family would like to thank her caregiver, Janet, for the excellent care she provided and Compassus Hospice Care, especially nurses Michelle and Mariana.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Theresa’s memory to any animal shelter or animal rescue.
