Theresa C. Rizzo

Predeceased by her son James. She leaves behind her beloved husband Robert of 64 years, daughter Lynn Rizzo Morena of Rockaway, NJ, and Carole Rizzo Alchermes and her husband Chuck of Denville, NJ. Her love and devotion to Bob and to her family, and rescue cat “Lucky” will always be remembered.

Born in Orange, NJ, to James and Genevieve Corby in 1931. Terry graduated from Orange High School in 1949, and maintained ties by working on the Reunion Committee. She was a secretary at West Orange High School, and the West Orange Board of Education; making many good friends along the way. She was also a member of their bowling team for many years. Terry retired in 1996.

Her special bonds with relatives and neighbors, especially those on Pillot Place, and High Bar Harbour, LBI will always be treasured.

Being a generous person, she gave extensive amounts of her time volunteering at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Orange, NJ; her parish since childhood.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 30, from 2-6 p.m. at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston, N.J. The funeral will be Monday, December 31, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church, 510 Valley Street, Orange, NJ. Entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, N.J.

In lieu of flowers donations in Theresa’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org would be greatly appreciated.