Birth date: Nov 28, 1946 Death date: Aug 30, 2023
Theresa Guglielmo had an effervescent smile and personality that made you immediately like her and want her to be your friend. When she walked into a room her beauty and golden hair were so striking that you had to look at her not Read Obituary
I’ve been trying to think of what to say about someone as amazing as my Aunt T. Not an aunt by blood, but an aunt by love. Theresa was living proof that “family” isn’t always blood, they’re the ones who show up and support you no matter what. That love you fiercely when you need it. I’ve been blessed to call her Aunt Theresa for 3/4 of my life. I can not think of a time that she wasn’t dressed to the nines. She had a smile that would light up a building and her laugh! She had the best laugh! You couldn’t help but laugh with her when she started.
I can’t remember a time when Theresa wasn’t there to love and support me. She made my bridal bouquet and pew bows for my first wedding. She made me the most beautiful centerpiece for the dining table in my first house. She was there for all of the firsts. When I got married the second time (believe me, we had some good laughs about that!) she came with me for my final gown fitting. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed that hard. I almost felt bad for the other people in the store. I learned all about a garter belt 😂😂 and so did everyone else! When I found the perfect shoes for my wedding I called her immediately, because shoes (one of her favorites), bling (another favorite), and I found them in MACYS - ON SALE!!! She was so excited but told me to hold on before I paid for them because she thought she might have a coupon I could use. And of course she did!
If you gave her a Malibu and Diet Coke she may start singing Stroking. I had no clue what that song was about until I was an adult, but I always thought it was hysterical when she sang it.
There’s a lot I can say about 30 years of being together. When my dad got sick a few years back, I will never forget looking up and across the room to see her hurrying in to sit quietly with mom and I in case we needed her (the door was locked but she tried like hell to get in 😂😂😂 security finally let them in). They drove late at night almost two hours south to just sit with us. But that’s who she was. She’d call or text just to check in, just to make sure I didn’t need anything. When I lost my father, she knew there was nothing to say but just did everything that she could so I knew that I was loved and supported, even though she was grieving his loss.
I’ll never forget that horrible day when cancer was confirmed. She handled it with amazing grace and strength. She never let it show when she was hurting or nervous. Always with that beautiful smile. I was honored to celebrate her and Uncle Joey’s anniversary at my house one year. The day that my son’s meatballs became famous! And of course the laughs about the balls… if you knew Theresa, you know how funny that was. I can still hear her laughing about it.
If I’ve learned anything from Aunt T it was this:
Make sure you always shop the sales at Macy’s
Never let people see you not looking your best (even when you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck)
Always laugh and smile, don’t take things too seriously
And always love fiercely. Time is short. I am beyond blessed to have been there in that sacred moment when she took her last breath, surrounded by so much love in such a short time. There is no doubt that she was surrounded by so much love when arrived in Heaven. I love you Aunt T. I’ll always love you. And I promise I’ll always honor my vow to take care of my favorite pain in the butt.
Theresa was truly beautiful in every way. She deeply loved her husband, Joey, her family and friends. It was always a party when you were with her because she made everything special. Her smile was infectious and how she loved to dance!! Give her a microphone and she would sing her favorite songs which everyone enjoyed listening to! If you were invited to dinner at Joey and Theresa's house you knew to expect a feast of the best Italian dishes that she prepared lovingly. Aside from her love and devotion to her husband, traveling and all her creative interests, shopping was her favorite hobby. You never had to ask where she was because the answer was always shopping. Theresa was the best friend you could ever wish for. There was nothing she wouldn't do for you and you never had to ask. She also took care of everyone in her family without hesitation or exception. Conversations were always full of laughter even if they were serious because she would find a way to find something good to end it with. After going through so many treatments for her illness there were never any complaints, she just smiled and said tomorrow will be a better day. Knowing she is now with her beloved Buddy and family and friends in Heaven helps me to smile even though I will miss her so much! She was one in a million! I love you T.
