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Theresa M. Basantes

1957 - 2018

Theresa M. Basantes obituary, 1957-2018, Fitchburg, MA

BORN

1957

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Smith - Mallahy - Masciarelli FH - Fitchburg

243 Water Street

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Theresa Basantes Obituary

February 26, 1957 - May 5, 2018
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt

Fitchburg- Theresa M. (St. Peter) Basantes, 61, died Saturday, May 5, 2018 at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital, after an illness.
She leaves her lifelong partner, Freddy J. Basantes Sr. of Leominster; one son, Freddy J Basantes Jr. of Southbridge; two daughters, Monica J. Molina of Durham, NC, wife of Roberto Molina and Syreeta C. Basantes with whom she lived; five grandchildren, Emily Maker-Lassard, Mya L. Basantes-Rodriguez, Owen Maker-Basantes, Eleanor Maker- Basantes and Akya P. Basantes; three brothers, Loren P. St. Peter of Ashburnham, Kevin C. St. Peter of Shirley and Edward A. St. Peter of Leominster; one sister Elizabeth A. Norman of San Antonio, TX, and several nieces and nephews. Theresa is predeceased by a daughter, Ana Basantes who died in 1979.
Theresa was born in Fitchburg on February 26, 1957, a daughter of the late Allen and Evelyn M. (Drury) St. Peter. She graduated from the Southern Careers Institute in 2017 with a certificate in Medical Billing and Coding. Theresa was a valued member of the medical billing teams of Burbank Hospital, Leominster Hospital and University Health Systems in San Antonio, TX. Prior to beginning her career in medical billing, Theresa spent many years in service to the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, travelling throughout communities in Fitchburg, teaching critical nutrition skills to low income families. She was dearly loved by anyone that had the opportunity to get to know her. With a ready smile and a deep empathy, Theresa could sense your emotional needs whether family, friend, or stranger, and a stranger she never met. Just a friend she hadn't met yet.
Theresa's funeral will be held on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Smith-Mallahy-
Masciarelli and the Fitchburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-
Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 243 Water Street, Fitchburg, MA
Burial will be private at St. Bernard Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Theresa's name to The COPD Foundation 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, FL 33134
For further information see www.masciarellifamilyfuneral
homes.net
John F. Masciarelli, Walter C. Taylor and James M. Hebert, funeral directors

Published by San Antonio Express-News on May 9, 2018.
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My sincere condolences to Loren's Family. May she rest in peace

Larry Coleman

May 12, 2018

With a friendship of 42 years Theresa was my dearest friend. So I will not say goodbye I know I will see her again some day. As with the tender heart that she always have had, her spirit shall live on as that of a Guardian Angel and bring much comfort to each of you

Debra Colina

Friend

May 11, 2018

RIP sorry for your loss

James And Dawn Tigs

May 10, 2018

Syreeta, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I wanted you to know I was thinking about you and your family.

Beckie Gleason

Coworker

May 10, 2018

Rest in Peace, Theresa. No matter what, always had a smile for you. Had some memorable times at Burbank Billing Office.

May 10, 2018

Sarah St. Peter

May 9, 2018

Syreeta, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your girsl, Monica too. May she rest in peace.

Annie Bray

May 9, 2018

So sorry to hear of Theresa's passing. May she "Rest In Peace".

Kathy Davis

May 9, 2018

Theresa had a beautiful soul. She warmed my heart and brightened my days - through the good and bad - at my time at UHS. We shared so many stories of kids and her grandkids. She absolutely adored her grandchildren. Gone way too soon. Love and prayers to the family.

Tracy Haven-Wallace

May 9, 2018

So sorry to hear of Theresa's passing. May she Rest In Peace.

Kathy Davis

May 9, 2018

Syreeta,
Auntie Puff is so sorry to hear about the lost of your mom. I know hard hard she fought to keep strong but her fighting strength couldn't hold on any longer. Embrace yourself with the memories,laughter and hugs you had with her and don't ever let them go. You really loved your mom and took care of her....
BUT, GOD LOVED HER MORE.

ELEANOR WILLIAMS

May 9, 2018

Theresa God bless you! I was saddened to hear of your passing...you were a great friend and neighbor on Granite...my your family be comforted by all the wonderful memories of your laughter and kindness....those were the days!

cecile tarbell

May 9, 2018

Rest in paradise mommy!! I miss and love you!!! My heart hurts.....

Syreeta Basantes

May 9, 2018

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