Theresa Marie Barbella Rotondo was born on August 30, 1942, to Oswald Marie Barbella and Esther Caruso Barbella in Newark, New Jersey. After Theresa graduated from Barringer High in January 1961, she went on to study at North State Teacher's College to study preschool education.

In 1965, Theresa met Anthony William Rotondo, (August 11, 1940, to May 12, 1993) They first meet at Barringer high school, in a library and then had their first official date at a bowling alley. They married in 1966 at St. Francis Church on August 31, 1967. Theresa and Anthony went on to have three children, Veronica, Anthony, and Stefanie.

Theresa was predeceased by her mother, father, brother, and her beloved spouse, Anthony. She is survived by her 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Suncoast Hospice because of their support, of both our mother and our family. The family will be holding a celebration of life over the summer, information of the celebration will follow.
Donations can be made through: https://suncoasthospicefoundation.org/donations2/


"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart."
– Helen Keller