Obituary of Theresa F. Endrelunas

Theresa ‘Terry’ F. Endrelunas, 95, of Wethersfield, CT, formerly of Marlborough, CT, passed away peacefully August 12, 2022 at Meadowbrook of Granby.

Born in Harford CT, Theresa was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Moteunas) Endrelunas, Lithuanian immigrants. She was the sister of her late brothers Robert, Aloysius, Adolph, and Daniel Endrelunas and her late sisters Albina (Orzech), Jean (Sills), and Alexandra (Niemczyk).  She leaves her devoted immediate family of David and Gail Niemczyk of Westerly, RI, Diane and Jill Niemczyk of Wethersfield, CT who were her recent loving caretakers and Donald and Judy Stewart (Niemczyk) of Franklin, MA.  She lived in East Hartford CT for 39 years, then in Marlborough CT for 55 years.  She was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Hartford) and St. John Fisher Catholic Church (Marlborough). 

Terry was a devoted and loving aunt to a large family that included 19 cherished nieces and nephews, five beloved Godchildren, many grand nieces and nephews, and most recently, a great-great baby niece. She most especially adored,and loved with all her heart her chosen grandchildren Christopher, Cole, Olivia and Ava.

She embraced social media and expressed her family pride sharing the most up-to-date photos posted throughout her extensive friend and family online network. Terry stayed connected and engaged with her family and friends until the end of her life.

Terry began her working career at First National Supermarkets. Her brother Adolph opened two businesses in East Hartford, Holland Machine & Unas Grinding. Terry provided administrative support in these family-run business and worked with them until her retirement.

Throughout her life, Terry enjoyed skiing, dancing, traveling, and watching sports. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family cheering on their sporting events.   She enjoyed watching college basketball (UConn Men and Women), football, and her cherished Little League championship games.  She leaves behind close friends from her happy days playing Bingo at Foxwoods.

Terry was a caregiver throughout her long life.  She was like a “second mom” to multiple generations within the Endrelunas family.  In their failing years, she was also an end-of-life angel to her brothers and sisters.  She touched the lives of so many generations who felt her love.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 10 am, Holy Trinity Church, 53 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Burial will be in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. A Celebration of Life reception will immediately follow.  There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Church. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.