TERESA ANN VIGGIANO (TEDESCO)

May 31, 1946 - November 28, 2024

Teresa Ann Tedesco (Viggiano), a beloved wife, daughter, and cherished member of her community, passed away on November 28, 2024, in Vero Beach, Florida. Born on May 31, 1946, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Teresa was the daughter of John Viggiano and Mary Tamburro.

Throughout her life, Teri was a dedicated executive secretary, bringing her exceptional organizational skills and compassionate spirit to diverse professional settings. Her career spanned multiple areas, including Pace College, attorney offices, Indian River Medical Center, and church administration, where she was known for her professionalism and warmth.

A proud graduate of Rutherford High School, Teri was a woman of many talents. She found joy in craft making, crotchet work, and cooking, becoming renowned among family and friends for her exceptional cooking. Her eggplant lasagna, sausage and peppers, and Italian rice balls were legendary, representing the love and care she poured into everything she did.

Teri was married to her devoted husband Frank for 57 remarkable years, a testament to their enduring love and commitment. Her life was characterized by an extraordinary selflessness, always putting others before herself. Even in her final moments, her loving nature shone through, as she offered words of comfort and strength to her husband, saying, "Don't be afraid, I’m not afraid,"— a poignant reflection of her lifelong dedication to supporting those she loved.

She will be deeply missed by her husband Frank, her beloved nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and the many lives she touched with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit.

A memorial service to celebrate Teri’s life will be announced by the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to St. Jude or the American Cancer Society in Teri’s memory.