"You are now in the bosom of our Heavenly Father. Where there is no sorrow or suffering. The most beautiful soul and kindest person My memories of you will forever give me joy. I will see you soon at the pearly gates!!"
In loving memory of
Theresa A. Rossi
February 25, 1938 - July 31, 2022
Theresa A. Rossi (nee Bariana), suddenly on July 31, 2022. Age 84. Of Blackwood, NJ; formerly of Philadelphia, PA.
Beloved wife of the late Sylvester R. Rossi. Devoted mother of Robert Rossi (Deborah) and the late Louise T. Canavan. Loving grandmother of Kevin Canavan and Stephen Rossi (Kaitlyn) and great grandmother of Cora Rossi. Dear sister of Edward Bariana Jr. (Mary) and the late Louise Guidetti, Leonard Bariana, and Anthony Bariana. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Theresa was a longtime member and formerly Eucharistic minister at Saint Agnes RC Church. She was a member of the Flock of Good Shepherd and Flames of Fire prayer groups.
There will be a visitation from 10:45am to 11:45am on Monday, August 8, 2022 at Our Lady of Hope Parish, Saint Agnes RC Church, 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012.
Memorial Mass 12 noon at the Church.
Interment is private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theresa's memory to St. Jude Children's Research, 301 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Tributes
"Dear Robert, Debbie, Kevin & Stephen: Sending my deepest sympathy to all of you. I know it?s hard to lose not one parent but two parents in the same year. She was broken hearted without the love of her life. She always said she didn?t know what she would do without him. Uncle Sil greeted her with open arms. Aunt Theresa was a great cook, quietly funny, and genuinely a good hearted person. She had a motherly love of people from very young. I loved the old stories the family would tell of how my dad would braid her & Aunt Louise?s hair together while they were sleeping so they couldn?t get out of bed. I spent many weekends as a kid over her house never leaving her side. I learned a lot from her. Aunt Theresa was led by her faith then her family. She took care of everyone she knew. Aunt Theresa is now at peace with God, Uncle Sil, Louise & the rest of our family. Aunt Theresa it was an honor to have been named after you. Thank you for lending your beach house to my dad for us kids to enjoy. I now bring my children to Wildwood every year because of it. Thank you for all the delicious recipes. Watch over our family. You will be truly missed by all that have ever known you. Love always, Little Theresa xoxo"