Theresa Bottos

(nee: Prezio) passed away peacefully, Friday, March 21, 2014 at Dawson Court Nursing Home. She was born in Port Arthur, on October 4, 1924 to Luigi and Maria (Sisco) Prezio. Upon her fathers passing at a young age, Theresa assisted her mother in raising her younger siblings. In 1942 she married Zoe "Joe" Bottos in St. Anthony's Parish. They then settled in the "East End" of Fort William where they raised their family--daughter MaryAnn (Robert) Marshalok, their children Lori-Ann (Ron) Ongaro, children Emily and Zoe; Robbie (Dawn) Marshalok, children Kayla (Maegan & Bentley) Alli and Sarah; Tracey-Lyn (Kyle) Vescio, children Nicholas and Jessica; David (Laura) Marshalok, son Matthew all of Thunder Bay. Son Louis (Penny) Bottos and daughter Shauna of Ottawa. Theresa is survived by sister Rita Witiluk; brother Amadeo "Emy" (Edna) Prezio; sister-in-law Edda Prezio and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband Joe; son Louis; brother & sister-in-law John & Stella Prezio, brother-in-law, Bill Witiluk; brother Ralph Prezio; sister Edith Prezio, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Albert and Hazel Bottos; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Inez and Ed Bisson and brother-in-law Vince Bottos. In her younger years, Theresa waitressed at a number of local restaurants including the Royal Edward Coffee Shop and Eaton's. She enjoyed the simpler things in life. Picnics and family gatherings were important to her, as were road trips with Joe and her grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 when family and friends will gather for Funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cathedral celebrated by Rev. Msgr. P.M. Stilla V.G. Internment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorials to the Heart & Stroke or Cancer Society would be appreciated. Teresa Bottos will be remembered in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove. Annual dedication service Sunday, June 14, 2015. On-line Condolencesmay be sent towww.blakefuneralchapel.com "