Theresa E. McMahon-age 81, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2023. She joins her husband of 50 years, John McMahon who died thirteen years ago to-date, in the eternal light. Teresa was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 22, 1942 to Polish parents Mary and Stanley Podolski and was the youngest of three children, with brother, Joe Podolski and sister, Fran Laux.
Teresa spent 20 years as a cashier at Acme markets in Fair Haven, NJ while living in Red Bank until her retirement to Maryville, Tennessee where she spent time with her children and grandchildren and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church i Alcoa, TN. She enjoyed a social life, filled with adventures across the country including cruises, trips to Atlantic City, the boardwalk, and long chatty evenings on the front porch. Teresa was a devout Catholic and shared her character, faith, warmth, and wisdom with a vibrant group of family and friends.
She is survived by her 5 daughters Karen DiGirolamo, Kelly McMahon DeBusk, Kim McGlennon, Kerry Ann McMahon and Kristie McMahon, two son-in-laws: Joseph DiGirolamo and Michael McGlennon, 14 grandchildren: Joseph DiGirolamo, Lynn Mann, Anthony DiGirolamo, Andrew DiGirolamo. Adam DeBusk, Alex DeBusk, Elizabeth McMahon, Michael McGlennon, Abigail McGlennon, Matthew McGlennon, Benjamin Cofield, Erica Purgason, Robert (RJ) McNair, and Rebecca McNair,, 9 great-grandchildren: Leslie, Juliet, Aiden, Caleb, Gabby, Ava, Natalie, Luke, Georgia, and is predeceased by her son Kevin McMahon, husband John, and brother Joe.
The family will honor Theresa on Tuesday, January 2, 2023 with a receiving of friends from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, TN 37701. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 858 Louisville, Rd, Alcoa, TN 37701. Family and friends will go in procession to Sherwood Memorial Gardens following the funeral mass for the committal service. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the McMahon family at www.sherwoodchapel.com.
Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens
3176 Airport Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
865-970-2955
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