Theresa Christina Tolas was born on October 14, 1943, on Staten Island, New York. She grew up in the Mariners Harbor area of Staten Island.
Theresa passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the age of 80, with her daughters Barbara and Stacy by her side. She is survived by her sister Maryetta Liquori, her nieces, Tara, Audrey, Lily, Stella and nephew Kevin Liquori. Theresa is the daughter of the late Josephine and Ralph, the sister of the late Frank Liquori, and was married to the late Donald Tolas.
As a teen, Theresa had the opportunity to dance on American bandstand and meet Dick Clark. She later worked as an administrative assistant at Mount Loretto and was previously employed as the secretary to the president at Saint Francis College. She enjoyed music and was nicknamed “Terry Tunes” at one of her jobs. She enjoyed concerts, traveling, and spending time with her family and grand-dogs.
Her family is hosting a blessing honoring her life at Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 12 at 10:30am with a burial to follow at Saint Peter‘s cemetery.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
10:00am - 10:30am
Blessing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302
Wednesday, June 12, 202410:30am
Burial
St. Peter's Cemetery
52 Tyler Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
Wednesday, June 12, 202411:30am
Erika Carr says
Im so so sad to hear about your sweet Mom. So many memories at St Adalberts w your Mom & all the Moms.
Hugs
Ana Loposky says
She was a beautiful gentle soul with a radiant smile. She brought warmth and love to all the lives she touched.
She will be missed, but we know she is dancing with the angels now.
With much love,
Ana and Joe Loposky
Phyllis Esposito Esposito says
I’m am so sad to hear about Barbara’s passing.
May God bless her and keep her in His eternal care.
Linda saporito says
I’m so sorry for your loss I loved working with her at chemical bank we became friends I remember going to her house and going out with her and Don we had good times 🥰💔😢rip my friend 🙏🙏she was a wonderful friend 💕
Lauren Posavetz says
Dear Stacy and Barbara,
I was so sad to read of your mother’s passing. She was a kind and lovley lady. I feel fortunate I met her.
May God keep you both in his arms during this time.
Love, lauren
Joe Murray says
Dear Barbara & Stacy –
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I very much enjoyed knowing her and will always cherish her memory. Surely She is resting in peace and enjoying a well deserved heavenly reward.
I will always remember her fondly and recall that her greatest joy was in her love and pride for the two of you!
Every Blessing and Love! Joe Murray