Theresa (Finnerty) O’Brien, 87, born Philadelphia, PA, loving wife of 63 years to the late John P. O’Brien passed away October 7, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Theresa is survived by her children John (Aileen), Maureen Craig (Jim), Kathleen Bovino (Al), the late Michael (Diane Chiaro), Thomas (Jackie). Her nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also loved by her many nieces and nephews.
Theresa enjoyed her work at the Trolley Stop in Hatfield and her involvement with Country Neighbors of Harleysville and the Red Hat Society. Her many loves included crossword puzzles, scratch offs tickets and the beach, but she cherished her family most of all.
Family will receive family and friends on Thursday, October 10 from 6–8pm at Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, Lansdale and Friday, October 11 from 10 – 11am at St Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Rd Hatfield. A Mass celebrating her life will follow at 11am. She will be interred at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society or Catholic Charities.
Theresa and her wonderful family were our neighbors for many years on Columbia Ave. in Hatfield. She was a very special lady, and we send our condolences to all her family, especially her children. Your Mom and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Barb and Rick Wetzel
I only met Theresa one time. She was a delightful woman with a wounderful family. She will be greatly missed by all. Louise Cowan
May she rest in peace. She was such a lovely lady, we have many fond memories of her
Alanna and Lisa (Kitty’s daughters from London)
Aunt Theresa was our family’s history keeper, loved by all with her quit wit and always a smile on her face…God bless you all love Janet, Pete, Matt, and Tom Goetz❤
She was an awesome person, very kind. Teresa and I loved to crochet, she showed me a beautiful new stitch very talented. We will definitely miss you. God bless to the family.
Theresa was a wonderful lady, very kind and generous to us when we visited her and all the family many years ago and we had a wonderful time with her, Jack, Tom and Anne when they came to Ireland. Deepest sympathy to all the family.
From Caroline and all the Kelly family in Mayo, Ireland
John and family,
Memories of her live forever. She is free. Rest easy, Mrs. O.