Theresa Sulpice, a resident of Fishkill for over 50 years, died on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was 83.
Daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine (Haviken) Burke, she was born in the Bronx on February 12, 1930. On January 28, 1950, Theresa married Henry E. Sulpice at Holy Cross Church in the Bronx. He was the love of her life. She was an Irish beauty, so proud of her heritage and the life they created. Some of the best of those years were spent in the Florida communities Orlando and Coco Beach. Theresa was predeceased by Henry on April 4, 1991.
With a pure heart and an optimistic sprit, her loving focus on family had a profound effect on all. She is survived by four children, Paul Sulpice of Highland, Ed Sulpice & his wife Beth of Highland, Donna O’Brien of Highland, and Gayle Fedele & her husband Ralph of Pleasant Valley; her grandchildren, Rachael and Harrison Sulpice, Jacob, Jeremiah, Kathryn Sulpice, Joe, Teddy, and Michael O’Brien, and, Ralph, Donna, Danielle and Michele Fedele; her great-grandson, Cash; her sister Patricia Drummond & her husband Jesse of California; also many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives & friends.
In addition to her husband, her son Daniel, grandchild Jesse, and six siblings, Anne, Jack, Catherine, Mary, Ed and Joe, also predeceased Theresa.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 23 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4060; www.alz.org.
For directions, online condolences and memorial donations, visit Theresa’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.