My deepest condolences to the family. Mema will greatly be missed. I will always remember that smile she always had on her face. Waving to me while she was sitting in the front room looking out the window when I walked by the house  with my dog.  May God be with you during this time.

Dear Deb, dear Sister,

We are so saddened by the loss of your Mother.
Our hearts go out to you, Dayna, Bruce, Daniel and Robert.
A mother is with us always, first in her lifetime, then forever in our memory.
She will be remembered with love and joy.
May you always feel her love and pride

We know this is a difficult time but remember you are not alone, and that we are always here to support you with love and a shoulder to cry on.

Love you always,
Fabio & Alessia

My deepest condolences to you Dayna, Debbie, Butch, Danny & Robert.  Your mother (and grandmother) was truly a sweetheart with the biggest & warmest smile.  How fortunate you all were to have such an amazing mom!  I’d also like to offer my condolences to Deb.  I know how close you both were.  So much love ♥️
Rest in Heavenly Peace Mema 🙏

Love, Ginny

Dear Butch, Danny, Debbie, Dayna and family, On behalf of the Colgates I reach out with the deepest of sympathies. We are praying that the God of all comfort consoles you in the loss of your beloved mom. I know He is near to the brokenhearted. May you also find comfort in the wonderful memories that are being shared among your family and friends. 
Having lived next door for 40 t years I wish I had more room to share the many I have.  I remember your mom for the artistic flair she possessed and that cool mod living room furniture when I was young.  I remember her great sense of humor and her hearty laughter. I remember her calling for your father out the front door and knowing instantly he was in some real hot water-oh my-I remember the conversations we had in the living room or on the porch. One of them 
I remember like it was yesterday. She told me that in order for relationships to endure we must learn to take the good with the bad. The wisdom in that statement still rings true. We had such a happy childhood on Barbara St. and your mom and family are a big part of those great memories. Just like your father, your mom always welcomed me warmly  and kindly into your home. I appreciated that.
I'll end with my last memory of your mom which took place this past Sept. when I came down with my parents to spend time with her. I wanted to share the love of God with her and let her know how much Jesus cared for her. It was a sweet time and I trust the deepest part of her (her spirit) received the blessing of His compassion. I'll always treasure this and all the memories I have of your mother. May God bless you all with His presence and peace.  In His love,  Steve

My memories of Teri are so vast and so varied that it’s difficult to put an intelligent paragraph together; 
In no certain order:

•	Our all night card games…and they were all night;
•	Picture window paintings for each holiday or season – what a gifted artist she was;
•	The Mikasa warehouse sale where we stood outside in a hurricane waiting for the doors to open, but why not when napkins were $.25, and dishes $1;
•	Hershey Park and the Amish country in the rain – Jerry had his own personal rain cloud that traveled with him;
•	Teri and I standing at the door during one major snowstorm watching Jerry trying to get back into the driveway with the dog after the plow dumped a mountain of snow at the foot of the driveway…we laughed so hard we cried;
•	Our road trip to Nashville with the two of us in the back seat laughing and laughing;
•	The cruise where 8 of us took a limo to Baltimore to pick up the ship, drinking mimosas for 4 hours;
•	Teaching Teri to eat clams and lobster on the pier in Maine;
•	Teaching me as a newlywed how to make gravy (marinara sauce/meat sauce);
•	Sharing each other’s holidays;
•	My son’s Godmother – how she adored him;
•	Alan and Shelby in Dayna’s wedding;
•	Sitting at the water’s edge, just watching the waves break and listening to the quiet at the end of the day – “our toes in the water and a—in the sand” as the song now goes.

Debbie and Dayna, Danny and Bruce, you will always be part of my family.  And I know I speak for my children as well when I say how much we loved your parents. We love you all, including Marcello, Robert, Alan and Nancy, and hold you dear to our hearts always.


Dear Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss and hope God gives you and your family strength to heal.  May the memories of your mom give you comfort at this time.
With love,
Stella Mellas 


Dayna , Robert and family.  Our deepest condolences, prayers and love for you.   Although we never met your mom I’m sure she was a wonderful woman.   Just by looking at the photos posted and all the comments you have wonderful memories of her.
Love and God bless
Your neighbors 
Diane and Tony

Mema,
Thank you for being the best grandma I could ever ask for. Growing up we did everything together and you always knew how to make me smile and happy wether it was coming down with Dad after work and surprising me with a visit for a week or so, making me my own special tray of Mac and Cheese without bread crumbs on it, or all the laughter I had with your sense of humor. You were my absolute favorite person growing up and I could not ask for a better set of grandparents than you and Poppop. I know you are better off where you are now but I’m going to miss all the messing with you and joking around with you and you telling me I’m out of the will everytime I would be “mean” to you. No matter what you had going on, you always knew how to make the room of people smile. Make sure you and Dad are cooking up a storm for all of us when we all met again and make sure Dad doesn’t mess with you too much. Until we meet again Mema, I love you and I will always cherish every memory I have with you for the rest of my life. Fly high Mema. God has received another precious Angel.💔🕊️

Mom thank you for so much for giving me, Danny, Debbie and Dayna so much love and everyday truths about life. You were just a kid yourself when I arrived and had to learn about life yourself. Looking back we all seem to realize just how honest, real and loving your everyday gifts to the family we’re. All those delicious meals you made and the love and laughter you brought to family and friends was so special. I’d drive to Caldwell to hang with friends. Someone would ask, what do we want to do tonight and someone would say, let’s go see Harry and Tree. That was due to you and dad welcoming anyone and everyone into your home and filling it with love and laughter. The Christmas’s Danny and myself would go to bed Christmas Eve with no tree no gifts no decorations and then awakening Christmas morning to a fully decorated tree a room full of gifts train around the tree. Truly magic. All in all I along with Danny, Debbie and Dayna want to say thank you for truly being a wonderful mom thank you for the love, laughter thank you for everything.

I don't even know where to begin to describe this unbelievable woman that I had the privilege to call my mother.......my softball coach, brownie leader, my dancing school costume maker and my voice of reason and wisdom.  She always welcomed me with love whenever I called or just dropped in...She created a home environment that was open to anyone and people loved to be in her presence....She was open minded, non-judgemental and loved all her children equally.......I will never forget all the things she told me and all the safety and security she provided as a parent. I will never be able to say goodbye to her because she is such a big part of me.  
Mom I love you so much ....more than I can even describe.....
Thank you for being that beautiful, strong and caring woman. I am so grateful  that I was lucky enough to be your daughter.

I hope that our Lord brings the family the much-needed peace during this sad time. I am honored and blessed to have cared for Therese as her hospice aide thru the VNA. She was a true blessing! I can't possibly begin to understand how you all are feeling or what you all must be going through at this time. But I want you to know I am thinking of you, and I’m always here for you, and will be a supportive friend in need when needed.
 Thinking of you and hoping there is sunshine in your life soon.
My most heartfelt condolences.
Tracey Damiano xoxo

Dear Ma
A very long time ago I was very young when I 
Met you 19 I was very nervous but you made me feel at ease and you welcomed me and 
Made me feel very welcome. Then the adventure started and I remember all the fun we had when you and Dayna came to Calif . 
You made Xmas so magical and the tradition s
We’re great . Three was no Xmas like at your 
House . You always treated me like I was part of your family and you help my mother reliaze 
What she was missing you help us grow closer .
I will miss you . But you are in my heart and you are at rest . You taught me what family is all about .Debbie and Dayna are sisters I never had . I will always love you . You have a beautiful spirit and a beautiful smile .Thru the years we shared a lot of beautiful memories. You taught me all your recipes I still make 
Sone to this day ..I love you until we meet again.

💙💙💙💙
Love you David

See you around the universe.
💙💙💙💙

My heart is broken 💔you were not only my mom but my BEST FRIEND. You were always in my corner to cheer me on no matter what. I had the greatest childhood memories to cherish because of you and Dad. I know you are out of pain and at peace now with Daddy and everybody who have gone before us. And that makes me feel at  peace🙏Thank you for teaching me what unconditional Love truly is❤️and how to be the greatest Mom🥰you will always be in my heart and soul forever. I Love 💕 you Mommy 💋Until we meet again 😇

She will be missed and always remembered in my heart by me
 I will always remember going out to eat and seeing her pretty face and smile, rest in peace mema. I love you.

My Dearest Mom  you taught us to do the little things of each day with great love by opening our hearts, minds, and souls to reality that each moment is an opportunity  to Love. I thank God for you and rejoice in the thought that your peacefully in his arms. 
Forever Love is never Lost.   XOXOXO
“Story of Soul” , the little way” 
St. Therese Lisieux

Heyyy mema, 

 I truly wish I came to the block a lot sooner then I did.. when I first moved here you would always sit in your window doing your puzzles or coloring.. and when you would see me and my son you would have the biggest smile and wave.. your heart is pure.. and you were always nice to me and mine.. as my grandma would say, Let the good times roll.. sleep in peace mema.. ❤️ 

Duryea Family & Debbie!!! We are So Sorry about Terri. All of you are in our prayers! 
Love, Gloria & Debbie Corsi

Mema, 
You were the biggest part of my life and we had so many good times through all the years with Harry , my mom and dad…going out to eat all the time , vacations and taking you everywhere with me…you made all my friends laugh and especially me I will
Always love you and you have taken a part of my heart with you💔💔💔 taken care of you through your sickness was the biggest honor I could of ever had, always remember mema I will always buy you a boat 🛥️😂😂 I LOVE YOU MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF 💔💔💔

Butch, Danny, Debbie, & Dayna,
We will never forget all the memories & laughs we shared for years between 44 Barbara St & 24 Farragut Ave. There were plenty of laughs, food, puzzles & so much more!  The memories & love will be remembered & shared forever...
She was one of a kind & we loved her.
Love you all
Tommy & Maureen Koehler 

Dear Debbie and Dayna,

Wishing you peace, comfort, and lots of love as you celebrate the life of a wonderful mother and the mourning of her passing.  She will live on in your heart's forever. 

I will always cherish the fond childhood memories I have of your mom, sitting on the front porch of your home with my Mom and Janet on Barbara Street.  Always talking and laughing about so many different things including their children. 

I have such special memories spending time with both of your parents at their Bloomfield home or shore house as they were always so kind and welcoming to me.

May the special memories you made with her, help you through this most difficult time.

My deepest condolences,

Donna Dorsey Travisano



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Therese V. Duryea

February 19, 1932 – January 24, 2023

Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home

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