Coal Township - Theresa M. (Calabretta) Ficca, 85, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Shamokin on July 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Marziale and Mary (Rovito) Calabretta.

On July 23, 1966, in St. Joseph's Church, Shamokin she married the late Nicholas J. Ficca, who preceded her in death in 1998.

She worked as a beautician with her sister, Anita. Together they owned Anita & Theresa Beauty Salon.

Theresa was a member of the former St. Paul's Church, Atlas, now known as Divine Redeemer Church.

Theresa enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Theresa enjoyed sewing, cooking, and embroidering. She was kind and generous, always doing for family and friends.

Theresa is survived by a daughter, Rose Dormer and husband, Brian of Kulpmont; son, Nicholas A. Ficca and wife, Katie of GA; a granddaughter, Ivy Eckert and husband, Richard of Atlas; a grandson, Andrew Dormer and his girlfriend, Karissa Trent of Atlas; a sister, Anita Pensyl; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Theresa was preceded in death by a sister, Victoria Calabretta, a brother (infant), Joseph Calabretta; and a brother-in-law, Charles Pensyl.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Theresa M. Ficca, 85, of Coal Township - Burial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in All Saints Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions to defray the cost of funeral expenses can be made to C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., at 27 N. Vine Street, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851, C. J. Lucas IV, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com