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Teresa Hawley Obituary
Binghamton: Teresa Kolota Hawley, 49, of Binghamton, died Thursday, November 17, 2011. She was predeceased by Jack and Catherine Hawley, Anna and Stephen Grech, aunt, Dorothy Davis, Anna and Joseph Kolota, Edward Kolota and Alfred Kolota. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Hawley and Molly Hawley, Binghamton; her parents, Steffie and Joseph Kolota, Binghamton; her sisters, JoAnne and Thomas Venturino, State College, PA, Maria and Joseph Gilmore, Midlothian, VA; her brother, Thomas and Patti Kolota, Binghamton; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary and Tom Heslin, Langhorne, PA, Kay and Mike Haley, Janice Toolan, all of Binghamton; the father of her children, John Hawley; and her faithful companion, "Emma Sue." She was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton. Teresa was a pre-school teacher at Family Enrichment Network and enjoyed travel with her daughters. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton, Monday at 9:30 a.m. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Sunday from 1-4 p.m. The family requests that flowers please be omitted and memorial contributions in memory of Teresa be made to the Hawley Children Educational Fund, c/o Horizons Federal Credit Union, 120 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905.
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melissa abbott
November 28, 2011
Dear Kolota/Hawley family, I am so sorry to hear about Teresa, I had so much fun with her and Ann Marie in grade school. She always made me laugh in school, she was so sweet to everyone she met.
November 27, 2011
Dear Mrs. Venturino,
We send you our deepest condolences at this difficult time. We hope that you are surrounded with family and friends that may share many warm memories of your sister. The Palmer Family (Todd, Linda, Sam and Curtis) (State College, PA)
Toni & Brad LaSorte
November 25, 2011
So Sorry to hear of Teresa's death. I talked to her a few weeks ago and she was fighting hard and in good spirits. Please know that my heart goes out to her family and girls. Our prayers are with you.
Mary (Gray) Elliot
November 25, 2011
I will always remember Teresa as full of energy, laughter and very creative ideas, especially when it came to working with the children. I will also remember her smile and her willingness to listen. Peace be with you and your family Teresa.
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Finda Reichert
November 23, 2011
Dear Mrs. Venturino,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you,
Finda, Michael, Mikayla, Rylea, Kynzie Grace & Liam Reichert
William Zally
November 23, 2011
Dear Mrs. Venturino and Family, Our family sends our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Please know that Teresa will be included in our family's nightly prayers. Yours in Chirst. Bill, Durga, Liam and Samantha Zally
katherine Fagan
November 23, 2011
Our thoughts are with you and your family, JoAnne. We hope you are surrounded by family and friends to help you through this difficult time. With love, Katherine, George and Emmet Fagan.
November 22, 2011
We will always remember Teresa's smiling face. She was always so kind to my Mom an Dad. We will keep Kimberly and Molly in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael and JoMarie Stank
Joe & Heather McCabe
November 22, 2011
We send our deepest sympathy to the Kolota/Hawley family. May the memories that you have of her bring you peace and comfort. God bless you.
Joe & Heather McCabe
Rob & Lee Ann Purtell
November 22, 2011
Our sincerest sympathy to Teresa's entire family and especially to Kimberly and Molly during this very sad time. May you all find strength and peace in the days, weeks and months to come. In our thoughts and prayers, Rob and Lee Ann Purtell
Wendy Funk-Venema
November 21, 2011
Our family sends our sincerest condolences to Teresa's family and friends. May memories of your dear loved one sustain you during this very difficult time. God bless you.
Rob, Wendy and Rachel Venema
State College, PA
Wendy Funk-Venema
November 21, 2011
Our family sends our sincerest condolences to Teresa's family and friends. May memories of your dear loved one sustain you during this very difficult time. God bless you.
Rob, Wendy and Rachel Venema
Wendy Funk-Venema
November 21, 2011
Our family sends our sincerest condolences to Teresa's family and friends. May memories of your dear loved one sustain you during this very difficult time. God bless you.
Rob, Wendy and Rachel Venema
State College, PA
Dan & Linda McCabe
November 21, 2011
We are so very sorry and shocked to hear of Teresa's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences and may God bring comfort to Kimberly and Molly...you are in our prayers.
God bless you,
Dan & Linda McCabe
Saadia Wilson
November 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss of dear Teresa. She was a very kind person and had such a great sense of humor..I will truly miss her.
Kevin Carr
November 20, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Teresa's passing. May God comfort all that grieve. She was a awesome person.
Marty and Kathy Fallon
November 20, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mom and daughter, Teresa. We remember her as such a sweet genuine person. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Melia Merriam
November 20, 2011
I am in shock to here of Teresa passing! I just can't believe it. I worked with Teresa at CVS,went to her wedding,had a baby shower for her 1st, Kimberly! Drank coffee with Baily's with her at the Christening! Sat with her at many a Hockey game! She babysat my newborn Aaron when I had to go back to work! Teresa was a unbelievable giving person! She is in my heart always! I am so sorry for her loss to her girls ,she was so proud of.Her parents,sisters an brother.Who she Loved an talked about often.To all her extended family that I met over the year,may God be with you all in your time of despair.God Bless My Friend Teresa ,you have just recieved one hard working Angle!
Mike and Peggy Wager
November 19, 2011
Our Condolence to the Family of Teresa,We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Teresa, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you
Dennis Elijah
November 19, 2011
Dear Kolota & Hawley family,
Sorry for your loss. I went to school with Theresa and Ann Marie at St. Ann's and St. Stan's and remember her well.
Joan Reed
November 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Joan, Terry and Tyler Reed
Pat Harding
November 19, 2011
I was numbed by this very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with Kim and Molly and the Kolota family. God bless Teresa and you all.
Vickie Santalucia
November 19, 2011
Our thought and prayers are with you and the family on such a sad sad day and loss of a wonderful cousin. I have great memories of our childhood together, picking berries and swimming at the lake. You will be sadly missed. God Bless your children. I will always remember what a great spirit you had. Love and Prayers, Vickie, Dan, Maria, Anthony, & Nicholas Santalucia (Klym) Rest in peace Teresa
Sheli O'Hara
November 19, 2011
Very sorry to hear about Teresa. My prayers to her family and friends. She was a wonderful teacher and will be greatly missed at FEN. Peace be with you all, Sheli O'Hara
Uncle Bill and Mary
November 19, 2011
Kimberly, Molly and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Hold happy memories of your mother in your hearts and know that you now have a special guardian angel watching over you. Rest in peach Teresa.
Heather Martinho
November 19, 2011
Teresa I still can't believe you are gone. You were one of my very best friends and I will always remember the laughs we had and the tears we shed together. I know you are peaceful now and not suffering but my heart still breaks for you and your girls. We will remember you always in the classroom as we play and dance to "Miss Teresa's favorite songs". I love you and will miss you forever.
November 19, 2011
I am shocked. To the Kolota family and the Hawley girls my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. I have such found memories of Teresa I have been thinking of her lately. God bless you Teresa.
Christina Osterhout
November 19, 2011
Your smile and laughter will be missed by all at FEN. My thoughts and prayers go out to your girls and family.
Amy Boynton
November 19, 2011
The first time i met Miss Teresa, she was taking my daughter and her classmates for a fall walk. In those few moments, i could quickly tell how much she loved kids and being a teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family, especially her daughters.
Louise Atkins
November 19, 2011
To all of Teresa's family, our thought's and prayers are with you threw this difficult time and beyond. We love our Maria here at CJW Medical Center, and when she hurts we hurt...your whole family will be in our prayers Maria..may the wonderful memories of your sister be foremost in your heart..
Leigh Lynch
November 19, 2011
I was shocked and saddened to hear of "Miss Teresa's" passing. She was an amazing lady and a wonderful teacher. My daughter had her as a teacher last year and loved her very much. My thoughts and prayers go to her family.
pam burdick
November 19, 2011
You will be missed, you can walk all you want now. I will treasure our time we spent together. May you rest in peace.
Linda DeMarco
November 19, 2011
My thoughts are with Teresa's family. I will miss my FEN friend.
God Bless.
Sharon & Rich Dimenna
November 19, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Teresa. No more suffering, but such a loss for all of you. You are in our thoughts & prayers. We know Teresa will be with her girls always.
Michael HESLIN
November 19, 2011
My condolences to the Kolota and Hawley families on the death of Teresa. She is in a much better place. May our Lord give you all the grace you need as you make your way through this vale of tears. May we all meet again in Tir N'an Og where it will be peace and joy forever.
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