Teresa H. Andersen

Teresa H. (Sadowsky) Andersen, 63, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She leaves her high school sweetheart and husband of 43 years, Albert S. Andersen; her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Tarsha and Chuck Stone of Worcester; her sister, Frances Schnare of Chicopee; her brother, Joseph Sadowsky of Ludlow; and several cousins, nieces & nephews. She also leaves her beloved kitties, Jax, Floyd, and Maisey; and her dog, Navy. Her sister, Margaret Decker, and nephew, Randy Decker, predeceased her.

Teresa was born in Worcester, a daughter of Margaret Bullens and Joseph P. Sadowsky. She was a graduate of Burncoat High School and a member of St. George Roman Catholic Church. She worked at UMass Medical Center in the mail room and was a hairdresser and salon owner. Teresa loved to travel and was a loyal New England Patriots and Red Sox fan. She loved spending time with her daughter in Florida where they vacationed each year together. Teresa always put other's needs before her own and supported many charities throughout her life. She loved her home and her animals. She was taken too soon and will be dearly missed.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, September 14, from 5-8 p.m. at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester. The funeral will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, September 15, with a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. George Roman Catholic Church, 38 Brattle St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or flowers may be sent.

To leave a message in Teresa's on-line guestbook and for directions to the funeral home, please visit:

NordgrenMemorialChapel.com