Teresa A. "Prestiano" Lemanski

Teresa A. "Prestiano" Lemanski obituary, Derby, CT

Teresa A. "Prestiano" Lemanski

Teresa Lemanski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverview Funeral Home - Shelton from Jul. 20 to Jul. 31, 2025.

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Teresa A. Lemanski, age 95 of Shelton entered into rest on Friday July 18, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Chester Lemanski.
She was born in Ansonia on February 25, 1930, daughter of the late Frank and Teresa (Llardi) Prestiano.
Teresa was an active member at the Ansonia and Shelton Senior Center. She also enjoyed trips to the casino.
She is survived by one son Stephen Lemanski and his wife Lori and two grandchildren, Brett and Carly Myers. Teresa is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers James and John Prestiano and three sisters Josephine Tomasetti, Frances Pastorella, Mamie Williams and Carmella Giarrantano.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 24th from 10 am to 11:15 am in the Riverview Funeral Home 390 River Rd. Shelton. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:30 am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 pm in St. Lawrence Church, Shelton. Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery Derby.
Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.

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