Theresa JoAnn (nee Iacovelli) Gigante,104, accepted the embrace of our Heavenly Father on February 12, 2026. She is reunited with the love of her life for 64 years, Victor Leonard Gigante; who was placed in His hands on March 9, 2006. Theresa was born in Endicott N.Y., November 15, 1921, to Ceasar and Antonette (nee Piepoli) Iacovelli. She was the first daughter of 6 children and is survived by her younger sister Mary (nee Iacovelli) Patrick, 99.

Theresa and Victor are cherished by their surviving daughter Vickilyn Mary Theresa Gigante and husband, John Hueber; their children Victor Robert (Tracy) and Johanna Gigante-Hueber. The absolute joy of her heart and soul is Theresa's great-grandchild, Victoria. Theresa lived with Vikki, John and family in Frederick, Maryland, for over 10 years.

Theresa's living family; blessed with her love: Francine, Bart, Sarah and daughter, Gianna, Lindsey (Stuart), Andrea and son, Andre Guccia; Daniel (Marie), Danielle (Gennaro) and Sean (Becky), Robert and Anthony Clark; Lynn and Bill Randis; Ed, Marie, Alyssa, Chloe and Saige Nejeschleba; James and Sandra Nejeschleba; Scott and Courtney Carr; Ella, Lenny Jr., Kristi; Lenny Jr.'s children, Santino and Dominic. Paul (Kim) and Michael (Maria), DJ Klink, Dorlene and John Grassi, Gary Iacovelli and Guy Iacovelli, James and Mary Anne Iacovelli and children James, Dominick, Nicholas and Kristen, and cousin, Ella Argese.

Those who have welcomed her home: Most recently, Marie Clark (niece); brothers and sisters-in-law, Nicolas, Frank (Connie), Guy (Josephine), Anthony (Connie) Iacovelli; brother-in-law William Patrick; father and mother-in-law; Leonard and Grace (Tedeschi) Gigante and brothers and sisters-in-law; Frank (Rose) Paul (Rose), Leonard 'Dino' and Frankie Gigante; Marlene Klink (niece) and nephew, Lenny Argese Sr., Annette and Edward Nejeschleba, and Shiela Iacovelli;

At 104 Theresa was a strong woman of faith. A devout Catholic, la nostra bellissima mamma attended Our Lady of Good Counsel in Endicott for many years and was a parishioner at St. Joseph on Carrolton Manor in Buckeyestown, MD. She was a tremendous Italian cook, seamstress, fashion designer and hair stylist; but most of all she was mom, grandma, great grandmother aunt and friend. Her secret to getting to 104, she always said, was her strong faith, hard work and good genes; plus an occasional Manhattan.

Those who call Theresa and Victor mom and dad, celebrate their love and their life together and are deeply touched by their loving care. Considered their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Mik (Art and Bob) Noele, Dan and Amanda; David, Pat, Brian, Adrianna, Grace; Evie, Fatime, Solo; Jean, Thalia; many, many other adopted children and grandchildren through four generations.

Theresa always said, "Don't send me flowers when I die; let me enjoy them while I am still here." In lieu of flowers; she would ask for a memorial donation to Mercy House 212 N. McKinley Ave, Endicott, NY 13760 or Frederick Health Hospice1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701.

Visitation for Theresa will be at 10 am. on Friday, February 27 at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 701 W. Main Street in Endicott NY. A Mass of Celebration will be at 11 AM. Entombment will follow at Vestal Hills Memorial Park 3997 Vestal Rd. Vestal NY. Colemen & Daniel's Funeral Home is providing arrangements.