Theresa Christianson

Theresa Christianson (Alfisi), of Park Ridge, New Jersey, passed away on October 19th surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 25, 1952 in the Bronx, New York, Theresa was the youngest of four siblings—Dorothy, Carole, and John.

Theresa’s love story with her husband, Kenneth Christianson, began in childhood—they first met when they made their First Communion together. Years later, their friendship blossomed into a lifelong partnership, and in 1975 they were married. This year, they proudly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, a true testament to their enduring love and devotion.

Together, Ken and Theresa built a beautiful life in Park Ridge, filled with love, laughter, and family. Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, and Nonna whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met.

She is survived by her two daughters, Melissa Waples and her husband Tim, and Loren Kabobjian and her husband Richard. Theresa took immense pride in her six grandchildren—Kristian, Aksel, and Kaia Waples, and Richard James, Thomas, and Hudson Kabobjian—who brought endless joy to her life. She rarely missed an opportunity to cheer them on at their many activities, always with Kenneth by her side.

A lifelong New York Yankees fan, Theresa rarely missed a game and loved spending summers vacationing in Lavallette, New Jersey, where she made countless cherished memories with family and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church, located at 2 Fremont Ave, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656, on October 23, 2025, starting at 11:00 am.