Sister Elizabeth Thérèse Hurteau of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on July 19, 2024 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. She was 92 years old. Born in New York City on August 27, 1931, Joan Marie was the daughter of Albert and Marie Cook Hurteau.
She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on September 8, 1951, and received the name Sister Elizabeth Thérèse. She professed her first vows in 1953 and final vows in 1958.
Sister Elizabeth Thérèse received a BS in Education from St. Thomas Aquinas College,Sparkill, NY, 1961.
Sister Elizabeth Thérèse’s ministries included St. Mary School, Fulton, NY (1953-1958); St. Anthony School, Bronx, NY (1958-1959); St. Martin of Tours School, Bronx, NY (1959-1967); St. Catherine Laboure School, Lake Katrine, NY (1967-1969); St. Gregory Barbarigo School, Garnerville, NY (1969-1979); St. Helena Elementary School, Bronx, NY (1979-1992); Medical Office Receptionist (1992-1993); Dominican Convent Office of Financial Services staff (1994-2010); and Receptionist, Dowling Gardens, Sparkill, NY (2010-2014).
Sister Elizabeth Thérèse is predeceased by her parents Albert and Marie Cook Hurteau and her brother Richard. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carol, nieces and nephews and their families.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Sparkill, NY on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:30 am. Visitation is Friday, July 26, 2024 from 9:30 to 10:30am at Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 am. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dominican Sisters at the above address, attention – Sr. Irene Ellis, Prioress.
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