11/2/1927 - 12/9/2016
Of Middleport, NY went into rest surrounded by family on December 9, 2016 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Daughter of the late Joseph and Tekla Szczechowiak. Theresa is predeceased by her husband Richard J. Menzel, they were married on June 9, 1951.
Beloved mother of Barbara (the late David) Kosztowniak. Grandmother of William, Peter, and Michael Kosztowniak. Friend of James Golombek and Collette Brownrig. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by eight siblings.
Theresa retired from Harrison Radiator after many years of service.
No prior visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Stephen’s Church (Holy Trinity Parish) Middleport, NY on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, friends invited. Entombment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lockport, NY. If so desired donations may be made to Niagara Hospice Sunset Dr., Lockport, NY 14094 or Tiny Paws Big Hearts Rescue PO Box 323 N. Tonawanda, NY 14120. Please share condolences www.bateswallace.com.
