Teresa Golembeski, age 91, of Hackettstown passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 surrounded by her family. Teresa was born on January 9, 1930 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Dora (Cushner) and John Butchko. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her devoted husband Thomas in 1998. Also two brothers, Daniel and John Butchko and two sisters, Bernadine Simko and Dorothy Houseman predeceased her.
Teresa graduated from Nanticoke High School and Nesbitt Memorial Hospital School of Nursing becoming a registered nurse. Upon graduation she began her career at Eastern State Hospital for the Mentally Ill in Williamsburg, VA. In addition, she was employed at Greystone Psychiatric Hospital, Morris Plains, NJ and Centenary College Infirmary in Hackettstown. Teresa was an avid reader who enjoyed sewing and crocheting until macular degeneration robbed her of her eyesight. She also enjoyed shopping and getting a good bargain.
Over the years, Teresa walked five miles each day around the Centenary area where she lived, up Grand Avenue and through the College View development. She took such delight in cars beeping their horns to wave as they passed by. We would always hear the daily tally as to how many “honks” she got.
For the last eight years, Mom lived at River Walk in Hackettstown, surrounded by wonderful neighbors. She enjoyed sitting in the gazebo with a magazine greeting other residents and potential renters. She was also seen sitting outside her apartment saying the rosary. Her quick smile earned her the nickname “Mayor” as everyone knew Teresa.
Survivors include her son, Tom Golembeski and his wife Paula; two daughters Kris Grogan and her husband Bob, and Doreen Golembeski, as well as two grand dogs, Toby and Yocco.
She was also Grandma to Rob Wehmeyer and his wife Danielle and Ryan Wehmeyer and his wife Amanda. Life took on new meaning with the arrival of Tori, Talon, Sydnee, Teagan, and Cade. How Mom loved hearing their little voices call her “Grandma Great”. She wore that title with such pride!
The funeral will be held at 8:00 am on Friday, September 3, 2021 at our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 E Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ with the Rev Msg. Joseph Goode officiating.
Burial will be private.
Visitation hours will be on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 4-7 pm at COCHRAN Funeral Home Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hackettstown Rescue Squad in Teresa’s memory.
As many of you know, Happy Hour was Mom’s favorite time of day. So please pour yourself a glass of Merlot and join us as we celebrate a life well lived.
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Peg Russack says
September 1, 2021 at 1:59 pmDear Kris and family, so sorry to hear this news. You all are in our thoughts.
Doug and Peg Sheldon Russack
Marty and Judy O'Hora says
September 1, 2021 at 2:01 pmOur deepest condolences to the Golembeski family.May your mom RIP!
Richard Smiecinski says
September 1, 2021 at 2:32 pmMy deepest condolences.
Ray & Angie Lemasters says
September 1, 2021 at 3:47 pmDear Doreen, Kris and the Golembeski family,
We are very sorry to learn of your loss and extend our deepest sympathy.
Ray & Angie Lemasters
Margarita says
September 1, 2021 at 4:36 pmDear Doreen, kris and Tom my deepest condolences to you and the entire family, its was a great pleasure caring for Teresa
Marcia Levine says
September 1, 2021 at 8:29 pmCondolences and prayers to all of the Golembeskis! Teresa was a sweet lady filled with spunk. I know she will be sorely missed!
Catherine Nielsen mango says
September 1, 2021 at 8:58 pmMy sincere condolences to you all. I loved her Spirit and Happy hour at 5! Teresa rest in peace but remember to keep praying for us. You will be missed
Barry & Kathy Mayberry says
September 1, 2021 at 8:59 pmKris and family sport for the loss always would wave every time went by
Christy Ward says
September 1, 2021 at 9:26 pmDoreen, Kris, and Tom,
You are all in our prayers – your mom will be missed by so many of us, but none more than you!!! She will be forever in your hearts!
Christy and Pieter
Ed Wehmeyer says
September 1, 2021 at 11:19 pmMy deepest condolences and sympathy to Kris. Tom. Doreen and family. I had the pleasure of knowing her for years and will always remember how wonderful she was to me and my family. She always had a Big Heart and willing to make others around her happy with her great smile and acts of kindness
RIP
Teri Cichlar says
September 1, 2021 at 11:41 pmWe are so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I will always remember her walking through the neighborhood as a child, and her friendly smile and wave when she would be sitting out on the front porch on Monroe St. May you find comfort in your memories.
Kim Pasqualucci says
September 2, 2021 at 4:28 amKristen,Tommy ,Doreen, may god bless you all during this deepest time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayer and love are with you all. We have so many great memories of aunt Theresa yr visits to ct. when we were kids.
Sheila Zeman says
September 1, 2021 at 11:51 pmDoreen, Your mom will be sadly missed and well remembered. So sorry for this major loss. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you… I will be thinking of you and your family.
Diane Folks says
September 3, 2021 at 6:46 pmDear Theresa aka Mama! I was so blessed to have met you ! Your kindness and love so inspired me! As a farewell to you Yes i will have a dumpling for You! You will Always be in my Heart! RIP My Beautiful Theresa <3
Timothy Wallace says
September 10, 2021 at 1:23 pmDear Kris and family,
We were so sorry to read of your mom’s passing, our sincerest condolences.
Tim and Theresa Wallace, Asheville
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