Obituary of Sister Mary Theresa Andreoli, DM

Sister Mary Theresa Andreoli, age 92, a member of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy, Villa Rossello, Newfield, NJ, went to her eternal rest on May 3 at Misericordia Nursing Center, York, PA. where she had been a resident since 2008. Prior to that she had been missioned at the Provincial House in Newfield, NJ from 1990 to 2008. Sister Mary Theresa, born in the town of Penne, Province of Pescara. Abruzzi, Italy, was the daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Massimi) Andreoli. When Sister was a child, she and her family came to the United States and eventually settled in the Harrisburg, Camp Hill area. She entered the Congregation of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy, in Newfield, NJ in 1956 and professed her vows in 1959. Having obtained her Bachelor's degree in education from College Misericordia, Dallas, PA. in 1966, Sister Mary Theresa then served as a dedicated teacher in elementary parish schools staffed by the religious order in Hazleton, Old Forge and Steelton, PA, in Berkeley Heights, Vineland, Newfield and Brigantine, New Jersey, as well as in Springfield, MA. She also served as a Title I teacher in Vineland, NJ for a number of years. After her teaching career, Sister Theresa served as cook for the community at Villa Rossello, Newfield, NJ. Sister Mary Theresa was a sincere, humble and joyful person with a heart of charity toward all. She was a generous person who wished to share whatever she had with others. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Annunzio, Antonio and Ario Andreoli, and by nephews Dominic, Frank and Samuel J. Andreoli. Surviving are her beloved nieces and nephews - Joseph, Michael, Anthony, Ario and Riccardo Andreoli, Rita Andreoli, Linda Fanella, and Mary Jane Olsen, as well as many cousins, great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her religious community, the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. A viewing will be held at Misericordia Nursing Center Chapel, York, PA on Monday, May 9 beginning at 1 pm followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 PM, celebrated by Rev. Charles Ocul, AJ. Masks are to be worn and social distancing is to be observed. The Rite of Christian Burial will take place privately at Pietà Cemetery on the grounds of the Order's Provincial House, Villa Rossello, Newfield, NJ on Tuesday, May 10. For those who wish, contributions in Sister Mary Theresa's memory may be made to: the Daughters of Mercy, Villa Rossello, 1009 Main Road, Newfield, NJ 08344. Arrangements are under the direction of Keffer Funeral Home, York, PA, and Rone Funeral Service, Vineland, NJ. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com