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Terese Kwolek Obituary
Born on May 30, 1950, in New Britain, Connecticut, Teri was a 1968 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in New Britain. She had a deep appreciation for the arts and found joy in painting and gifting her pieces to family and friends.She also enjoyed fishing, embracing the tranquility and patience the pastime required. Teri retired in 2012 from Blum Shapiro Accounting Firm in West Hartford.
She is survived by her loving husband William Kwolek of Windsor and two sons Bryan Sperry and his wife Krista of Higganum, Philip Sperry and his wife Alicia of Plainville and her stepson Matthew Kwolek of Bloomfield. Teri's four grandchildren were the love of her life who she cherished deeply. Two sisters, Judith Greco and her husband Carmen of Farmington and Sharon Capello and her husband Philip of Portland; as well as her brother, Gene Fruscella of Meriden. She was predeceased by her parents, Estelle Dorothy Eydenta Fruscella and Eugene Mario Fruscella of New Britain.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
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Debra Callahan
April 10, 2025
My condolences to your whole family. My favorite memory of Teri growing up was getting her hand me down clothes. It was always the best stuff.
Bill Kwolek
April 10, 2025
Always and Forever
Gene Fruscella
April 4, 2025
My favorite! No title but I call it :
"Teri's Pallete of Colors ".
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Cathy T. Carmichael
April 3, 2025
Terri painted this from a facebook post on my feed. It was an exact replica of what I posted. She also painted a photograph I took in Vermont, but I cannot find it. The world will miss her talent and her life force.
Terri was my sister Judy's best friend and was such a comfort to our family after her sudden passing. I was sorry to hear of her passing.
Hold tight to your memories and she will always stay in your heart.
Cathy Carmichael
Joann ciaffaglione
March 31, 2025
Teri was one of my dearest friends from high school and beyond. We shared many crazy and fun times . My fondest memory will always be stopping in the middle of the street, exiting the car and dancing every time "Born to be wild " played on the radio. In our later years we reconnected and Teri gifted me 2 beautiful paintings she had done. Her work is the first thing I see each morning and the last thing I see at night. She was a wonderful friend, a fantastically talented woman. I will miss her. Thank you for the beautiful memories my condolences to Bill and her entire family...
Gene Fruscella
March 30, 2025
My sincerest condolences and prayers go to loving husband Bill and sons Matt, Bryan and Phil and their families.
Teri will always be our 'Lil Sis' and my sisters Judy& Sharon &I will always cherish her memory.
--Gene Fruscella
Sharon DeFranco
March 30, 2025
My heart felt condolences to her husband Bill, and to Teri´s children and grandchildren.
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