Theresa Liberatore

LIBERATORE, THERESATheresa Liberatore (nee D'Ambrosio) passed into the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2013. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, John Liberatore, for over 66 years and a member of the Shrine of St. Bernadette Parish since 1986. Theresa was born on November 5, 1925 in Italy and arrived in Jersey City, NJ in 1929. She met John while living in the Bronx, NY and they were married August 18, 1946. She spent most of her career as a ward secretary/clerk for the Kingsbridge V.A. Hospital in the Bronx. Terry and John retired to live in Albuquerque in 1986 to enjoy the mountains and sunshine and Terry had the time to finally earn her first driver's license. She was a wonderful cook of all Italian foods and loved to host Sunday and holiday gatherings of family and friends where everyone raved about her eggplant parmigiana, meatballs, and numerous pasta dishes. Terry also enjoyed baking, crocheting and cross-stitching, card games and solving puzzles in her spare time. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Pasquale and Carmela, and her brother Joe D'Ambrosio of Tulsa, OK. She is survived by her sisters, Madeline Meaney of Casa Grande, AZ and Concetta Conti of Albuquerque; her three children, Art (Nancy) of Albuquerque, Linda DeSimone (John) of Fairfax, VA and John Jr. (Sharon) of Rio Rancho. Also, Theresa leaves behind seven grandchildren (Rachel, Risha, Jennifer, Christopher, Laura, Katie and Sarah) and three great-grandsons (Elijah, John Anthony and Sebastian) who all loved and adored her. One of her greatest feelings was the knowledge that all her grandchildren have received college degrees. A visitation for Theresa will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:30 a.m. at FRENCH - Wyoming. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School RD. NE on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 7999 Wyoming Blvd. NE. The family would like to thank all the devoted caregivers of Retreat at Home and the staff of Presbyterian Hospital Hospice for comforting Theresa in her final months. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brothers of the Good Shepherd, 901 Brother Mathias Pl NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Please visit our online guest book for Theresa at Wyoming Blvd. NE505-823-9400