Obituary
PAONESSA, Teresa – Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 62, on Friday, October 7, 2022,at the Greater Niagara General Hospital. Beloved daughter of Francesco and Angela (nee Gaglianese) Paonessa. Cherished sister of Stella Hutchinson (Kris Schmidt), Joe Paonessa, Elio Paonessa, Joanne (David) Harris and Fran Paonessa (Roy Dewbury). Loving aunt to Ashlee Hutchinson, Jessica Hutchinson, Luke Hutchinson, Matthew Harris, Francesco Harris, Brandin Paonessa, Joey Paonessa, Laura Paonessa, Clarisa Paonessa and Joshua Paonessa. She will be missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins in Italy and Canada as well as her many good friends at Valley Park Lodge where she has been a resident since 2018. Teresa began her health battles at a very young age and fought through each and everyone with courage, strength, and a positive attitude overcoming each battle as a true fighter and a role model of inspiration. She had a passion for life and despite her battles she lived her live to the fullest. She loved the arts which included, music, painting and flower arranging. Although, she herself had her struggles it never prevented her from giving of herself to others which she did through her volunteer work with the March of Dimes and at the G.N.G.H. Teresa will be deeply missed by all who knew her and especially her dear family. Friends are invited to join the family at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls, visiting Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Scapular. The Rite of Entombment will follow at Fairview Mausoleum. In memory of Teresa, donations to March of Dimes Canada or CNIB Foundation and would be appreciated by her family. Online condolences at pattersonfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Teresa Anne Paonessa August 4 1960 October 7 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Niagara-Falls, Province: Ontario