It is with great sadness that the family of Theresa R. Mancini announce her passing on December 1, 2024. Theresa was 89, of  Rochelle Park, NJ.

Born to the late John and Kathleen Spiess. She was married to the late Anthony Mancini who was the love of her life. Before retiring, Theresa worked for many years in the optical industry and then as a lunch aide for the Hasbrouck Heights School District.

Predeceased are her sisters Edith Sharpneck, Hildur Handschin and Alice Thorpe. Her only brother Joseph Spiess resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Devoted mother of Diane Van Hook and her husband Bob, John Mancini and his wife Reahna, Jim Zabriskie and his wife Dina and the late Joseph Zabriskie. Loving grandmother of Luke Van Hook, Kimberly Fojut, Katelyn Onorato, Giavonni Sinclair and Tommy Sinclair. Cherished great grandmother of Carter, Tenley, Gavin, Nolan and Bryceson.

Theresa will always be remembered for her loving and kind heart and how much she meant to all that knew her. She will be forever missed.

Memorial visitation on Saturday, January 11th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM at Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights. Funeral Liturgy from Corpus Christi R.C. Church 260 Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights at 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the United  Mitochondrial Foundation in support of Tenley Rose Izzi would be appreciated.  https://   give.umdf.org/fundraiser/5988230