Teresa M. Galaini
Bridgewater, NJ
Teresa M. Galaini, 93, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at The Chelsea at Bridgewater. Born in Raritan, NJ, Teresa spent 30 years in Pluckemin and 26 years in Flagtown before moving to Bridgewater six years ago.
Teresa was a graduate of Somerville High School. She loved to host parties at her home. A daughter of Italian immigrants, she loved the opera, to sing and was a member of St. Ann's choir for many years. She enjoyed shopping and always dressed to the nines. Teresa was also an avid knitter and made treasured blankets for all her beloved grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her beloved parents Ralph and Filomena Esola, her brother, Anthony Esola and her sister, Ann Hratko.
Surviving are her two loving daughters Debbie, and husband Mark Halverson of Branchburg, NJ; Sandy and husband, Steve Wraight of Ithaca, NY; five adored grandchildren, Megan (Tom), Darren, Daniel (Bri), Sarah, and Seth (Sarah) and five cherished great-grandchildren, Emmeline, Warren, Ethan, Josephine and Elena.
Memorial contributions may be made in Teresa's memory to her favorite charities, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105 or Smile Train, 633 3rd Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NJ 1007.
Committal will be private.