Therese M. Pomponio, 86, of Springhill, FL., passed away the morning of March 23, 2019. She was born to William and Viola Lenaers on August 10, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY. She was very young when the family moved to Long Island, NY where she was raised.
She attended Catholic University of America and graduated with a Masters of Education Degree. Therese (Terry) taught for over 30 years starting with math and ending with social studies. She had a love of both numbers and history, which culminated in her being a financial wizard and the family historian. Even in retirement she found pleasure in the preparation of tax documents for others.
She was married to the love of her life, Bruno Pomponio, for 44 years until his passing in 2014. Together they enjoyed traveling the world, dancing, socializing, and enjoying life.
Terry continued to travel with friends and family, she always had a zest for life. She lit up a room with her lively personality and incomparable story telling abilities that would captivate an audience. She also had an affinity for bridge, playing multiple times every week.
She was a devote parishioner and Eucharistic Minister with her church, St. Francis Cabrini. She loved helping people and would do whatever she could for her friends, family and even strangers. She was truly a generous soul with a huge heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her three siblings, Elizabeth Ricciotti, William Lenaers, and Mary Corey (Vincent) as well as nieces and nephews, Peter Pomponio (Denise), Mary Pomponio, James Leonard (Miriam), Chris Dyckman (Lauren), Kenny Dyckman, and Grace Devenport (Colby).
A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Turner Funeral Home, 14360 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 5030 Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34609. Burial will immediately follow at Florida Hills Memorial Gardens, 14354 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609.
Following the burial a Reception will be held at Turner Funeral Home, 14360 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609.
