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Theresa Maria Nunes

FUNERAL HOME

Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home

1084 New Britain Avenue

West Hartford, Connecticut

Theresa Nunes Obituary

Theresa Maria Nunes of West Hartford, beloved daughter of Antonio and Maria Rosa Nunes of Madeira, Portugal, died Sunday at home amid the warmth of family and friends after a heroic battle with breast cancer. She was 45. Born in Hartford, she was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Our Lady of Sorrows School and South Catholic High School. A dedicated employee of St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center's billing department the last 18 years, she also was a longtime volunteer with the hospital's Hospice program. Besides her parents, she leaves a hole in the hearts of her five siblings: Aurora Nunes and her husband, Marc Zaller, of North Attleboro, Mass.; Maria Deka of Newington; Luis M. Nunes and his wife, Martha, of Unionville; Joseph A. "Tony" Nunes and his wife, Tina, of West Hartford; and Joseph F. Nunes and his wife, Lois Elsesser, also of West Hartford. She also leaves 15 beloved nieces and nephews: Treena Deka Mazzotta and her husband, Vincent, of East Haddam; Jason Deka of West Hartford; Shane Deka of Newington; Jesse Nunes of Somerville, Mass.; Sarah Nunes and Daniel Nunes, both of West Hartford; Bianca Nunes, Alex Nunes, Steven Nunes and Andrea Nunes, all of Unionville; Dawn Karas, John Karas and Michael Nunes, all of West Hartford; and Aaron Nunes Zaller and Elisa Zaller Nunes, both of North Attleboro. Theresa was a devoted member of and volunteer at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church in Hartford. She also was active in Childreach, helping sponsor the education of several children in Third World countries. A lifelong animal lover, she also leaves her constant companions, her cats Muffin and Maggie. Calling hours are Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St., in downtown Hartford, followed by burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 11, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Theresa Nunes

29 Entries

Ann Marie (Cortesa) Lettieri

March 16, 2003

I was sorry to read of your loss. I remember Terry from South Catholic (I was in the same class as louie) and remember Terry as being a warm, friendly person, always smiling and pleasant. From reading, it seems she hadn't changed over the years and just got more beautiful. "What is lovely never dies but passes into other lovliness." My sympathies to her family.

Jim Zielke

March 14, 2003

My deepest sympathy goes out to Theresa’s Family. I met Theresa on Thanksgiving 2001 while Maria, Theresa and I met her sister Aurora and family to spend the holiday. It will be a time that I will remember and hold dear to my heart. She was quiet and a beautiful lady that will be deeply missed.

Carrie Hyman

March 14, 2003

I am so sorry for all of your loses.

Maria Amado

March 14, 2003

My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Terry was kind, caring, considerate of others and most respectful. She will always be missed by her Saint Francis friends.

Rachel Maye Rizzo

March 14, 2003

Hello, I would like to express my deepest sympathy. Terri is a wonderful person to work with. Though I did not have the honor of working with her directly, she is a positive force in our environment. I will never forget her kindness and will to help others.

Thank you for sharing this moment with us.

Michele Cruz

March 13, 2003

Joe, Lois, Jesse, Sara, Daniel & the Nunes family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Be comforted knowing Theresa is at peace with the Lord and her memory always in your hearts.

Elaine McNeely

March 12, 2003

To have passed through this life and to have gathered along the way a following of friends and family that will carry on her memory for many many years to come is a true blessing.

I once read "if my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Perhaps her lifetime seems all to brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief..lift up your hearts and peace to thee for God wanted her and set her free"

I will carry Terri in my heart and memory. May you find comfort in the many lives she has touched and made a better person.

God Bless You

Margaree Andrews-White

March 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Nunes family.

Teri and I worked together for 14 years. I will miss seeing you and giving you hugs. God needed another angel and that was you.

Your friend

Margaree Andrews-White

Jeanette Padin

March 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the Nunes Family.

I believe that God sent Teri to the world to touch our lives and show us the meaning of life, love,kindness,compassion, perseverance amongst other things. Teri is now gone to a better place were God is taking care of her; but she left her legacy and this will be in the lives of her family and friends forever. Knowing and working with Teri made an impact into my life,I always admired her as a person and as a professional. I will miss her.

Jeanette Padin

BARBARA JOHNSON

March 12, 2003

TO THE FAMILY OF THERESA NUNES.

SHE WAS A QUIET AND PEACEABLE INDIVIDUAL. SHE SELDOM SPOKE AND WHENEVER SHE DID IT WAS QUITE INTERESTING- A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR. SHE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED

DEBRA WIBLY

March 12, 2003

I'VE WORKED IN THE CASHIER DEPT FOR THE LAST 26 YEARS. I'VE KNOWN TERRI SINCE THE FIRST DAY SHE STARTED. SHE WAS SUCH A KIND AND "GOOD NATURED" PERSON. ANYTIME THE CASHIERS HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH BC PAYMENTS TERRI WAS ALWAYS THERE TO HELP. I WILL MISS HER DEEPLY. LOVE DEBBIE

MICHELLE SAUNDERS

March 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy goes out to Terri's family. She was quiet, but yet warm never heard her say a mean thing about anyone. I didn't inter-act with Terri on a daily basic, but the few time I did she was always helpful, Terri will be truely missed in the business office.

Sincerely (co-worker),

NEUSA PEDRA

March 12, 2003

I WILL MISS THERESA'S SERENITY! SHE JUST HAD A SPECIAL WAY ABOUT HER, THE WAY SHE LOOKED AT YOU, HER SMILE, HER SOFT VOICE! BUT, I AM SURE THERE IS A BIG CELEBRATION IN HEAVEN BECAUSE ONE SPECIAL ANGEL IS BACK HOME NOW. GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. LOVE NEUSA

WARREN LITTLE

March 12, 2003

PLEASE THINK OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES

YOU SHARED WITH TERRY; TERRY AND I USE TO EXCHANGE THINGS FROM OUR GARDEN. THAT WAS VERY SPECIAL TO ME AND I WILL NEVER FORGET HER.

DELLA COPELAND

March 12, 2003

TO THE FAMILY...MAY GOD BLESS YOU, AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW...

Jeanette Sanfilippo

March 12, 2003

Theresa will always remain in our hearts and thoughts. My deepest sympathy to the Nunes family and all who loved her. You are in our prayers.

Love,

Jeanette Sanfilippo and family

(cousin)

LINDA CHAGNON

March 12, 2003

I met Terri a long time ago at OLS little did I know that later we would work together for 18 years.

Terri, was a very special person she was very dedicated,loyal to her co-workers, her job and to her family.

I will miss Terri, very much she was not just a co-worker she was my friend and I could talk to her about

anything and she would understand.

My thoughts and prayers are with you

I know you lost a Daughter, Sister,Sister-in-law, Aunt she would not want us to be sad. Terri did this whole journey her way so anytime I hear the song "I DID IT MY WAY" I will think of Terri.

Love and Prayers,

Linda Chagnon

JUANITA KAMTENGENI

March 12, 2003

TO THE NUNES FAMILY,

I HOPE YOU FIND COMFORT FOR YOUR LOSS AT THIS TIME, TERI WAS A VERY NICE PERSON WHO WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY. MAY THE MEMORIES OF HER EASE THE PAIN.

Liz Carvalho

March 12, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the family. Terry was a wonderful & kind person. I never saw her upset or say one unkind word about anyone. She was a quiet and soft spoken person, but in a social gathering she had a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss her very much. Her spirit will always be here. She will not be forgotten.

DENIS CARDELL

March 12, 2003

On behalf of all of the staff of the Business Office at St. Francis Hospital, our deepest and sincere sympathy to the Nunes family. We lost not only one of our most dedicated, loyal and longtime employees’ of 18 years within the Business Office, but to many of us, the loss is more like a family member who touched our lives in so many different ways. Terri may have had a quiet demeanor to her, but we all knew that she was, beyond belief and comprehension, the most heroic and courageous battler’s to fight off the cancer that eventually took her life. Her strength, determination, and perseverance were such an inspiration to all of us. She was such a kind, considerate, compassionate and beautiful human being. Even though our hearts today are so heavy with pain and sorrow, knowing Terri with her positive and joyful outlook on life, she would be saying to all of us: “Come on everybody, don’t be sad, but just remember me as who I was and how I enjoyed my life to the fullest, with both my family and friends and with all of my co-workers at St. Francis.” Goodbyes are always difficult, but Terri certainly will forever be in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers.

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL BUSINESS OFFICE

Lisa Crouse

March 12, 2003

I have worked with Terri for nearly 17 years. She was a terrific person and someone I relied upon constantly for her extensive knowledge of her job. She was very kind and extremely brave. I will miss her daily.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Jean Rogowski

March 12, 2003

My sincere sympathy to Theresa's family. I had the pleasure of meeting Theresa just this past year, but the love for her that her nephew Jay has expressed, confirms a wonderful women will be missed deeply and loved forever.

Mary Jo Lopez

March 11, 2003

We will always be thankful that we

got to know Theresa when she visited

us in San Diego. She was a warm and

loving person.

You are with the Lord now.

Love, cousin Mary, Frank and family.

Ed Kerner

March 11, 2003

My deepest sympathy to all of the family and all of her St. Francis business office famly. Terri was as a hard worker that I have ever seen. I am tremendousy saddened by her loss.

Deborah Wingate

March 11, 2003

Your kind and gentle ways will forever be remembered by your family and friends. I will not forget your caring, and you will always be my sister-in-law.

My condolences to the Nunes family.

Love, Debbie

Gloria Goes

March 11, 2003

My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Theresa was a beautiful, sweet person and I will always have her in my heart. God Bless to all.

Aunt Gloria Goes

Judy Williamson

March 11, 2003

Theresa is now with the angels..She is and always was one of them. God Bless her and my deepest sympathy to all the family.

Love always,

Cousin Judy Williamson and family

Melissa Pine

March 11, 2003

Terry was a very dear friend to my mother. What a kind hearted and special person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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