May 13, 1932 - February 2, 2012
Born in San Jose, California to Vito and Elizabetta (Fanelli) Maggi. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, mentor, and role model. She has been married to Lt. Col. Crittenden Bell for 44 years. Having 7 children; 7 stepchildren, 30 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, our Theresa was truly the life force at the center of the Maggi, Fanelli, Bell, Williamson, Nygard, Moussaoui and Becker families. For here lifelong deep spirituality and devotion to God, she was honored by admission to the Third Order Society of Saint Francis. She held a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family counseling from SJSU. On February 9, 2012,at 6:00 P.M. there will be a viewing and Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Lima Family Erickson Mortuary, 710 Willow Street, San Jose, CA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 10, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4600 Hyland Ave, San Jose, CA. Burial following at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
