Theresa J.

Moore

At 85 years of age, Theresa Moore a lifelong resident of Chelsea passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday October 29th after a brief and sudden decline of health.

Born and raised in Chelsea she was a loving daughter of the late John L. Stec, Sr. and Concetta (Passariello) Stec.

Theresa was married to Robert F. Moore and together raised their two daughters and son.

They would move briefly to Weymouth before returning to Chelsea.  Theresa was living in the Green House apartments for the past 20 years.  She attended local schools and while in Weymouth she worked for Angelo's Market. After her return to Chelsea, she worked for many years as a cafeteria worker in the public schools.

Theresa was fiercely devoted to home and family, she most enjoyed her role as a mother and her greatest joy was becoming a grandmother.  She would spend time traveling with family to Atlantic City, playing cards and bingo.

She was a member of the Chelsea Senior Center and past member of the P.P.C. in Chelsea and the Weymouth Sons of Italy.

Since March she was residing and receiving supportive at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehab in Gloucester, there she enjoyed new acquaintances and friends, and actively participating in the many events at the rehab.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Moore.  Devoted mother of Barbara Marusa and her husband Alexander of Hanover, Deborah Forde and her husband Martin of Middleton, and the late James Moore.  Cherished grandmother of Christina and Jennifer Forde.  Dear sister of John L. Stec, Jr. of Florida, William Stec of Lynn and his late wife Janet, Rosemarie Stec of Stoneham, the late Alexander Stec and his late wife Denise, George Stec, Sophie Orne and her late husband Robert, and Constance Stec.  She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to visit with the family and attend her Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday November 3rd from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Followed by a funeral mass at Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, Should friends desire, contributions in Theresa's name may be made to the friends of Seacoast, c/o 292 Washington St., Gloucester, MA 01930