She married WW2 Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient Anthony Massa in 1947. Theresa worked as a Key Punch Operator at the Bayonne Naval Base before moving to Green Brook, NJ in 1961.
She was known for her cooking, cleaning, always singing, dancing and fun to be around.
Anthony and Theresa moved to Florida in 1989.
Theresa leaves behind her eldest son Nicholas and his wife Melody of Green Brook New Jersey and son Forrest and his wife Lisa of Hudson Florida. She also has a "Grand" grandson, Stephen Massa and a "Grand" granddaughter Michelle Massa.
Theresa will be laid to rest at the Bushnell National Memorial Cemetery with her husband.
The family wishes the final celebration of Theresa's life to be private.