Theresa Veronica Burns (nee Rose) passed away quietly on April 26, 2015 surrounded by her loving and committed family after a courageous seven year struggle with Alzheimers. She was 79. Born in Jersey City she lived in Kearny before moving to North Arlington 58 years ago. Visiting at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny on Wednesday from 4 until 8 p.m. Mass Thursday 11 a.m. in Queen of Peace Church and entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. www.armitagewiggins.com
Theresa is survived by her husband Frank and her children and their spouses Catherine Burns-Medina and Michael, Lori Gilligan and Bill and Karen Tattoli and Mark. Sister of John Rose and the late Emanuel and James Rose. Also surviving are her grandchildren Amanda, Olivia, Christopher and Alyssa.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Alzheimers Research.