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Theresa Tracey Obituary

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL- Theresa P. (Custodio) Tracey, 85, of Corrientes Circle, Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Marie Avenue, Pawcatuck, CT, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Fawcett Hospital of Port Charlotte, FL. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Kenneth A. Tracey Sr. in 2001. Theresa is survived by her son, Kenneth A. Tracey Jr. of Punta Gorda, FL, her son, Jeffrey Tracey (Mary) of Danbury, CT, her daughter, Lori LaBrosse (Marc) of Punta Gorda, FL., and seven grandchildren, Katie, Marc, Olivia, Michael, Kirstyn, Kenny and Molly. She also leaves 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Anthony Custodio, Jr. and Mike Custodio and was predeceased by her brother Ed Custodio.

Terry was born in Pawtucket, RI on August 2, 1939, the daughter of the late Anthony F. and Bridget (Jotka) Custodio. Theresa was employed as a secretary/bookeeper for St. Michael Church in Pawcatuck, CT for many years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Michael Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck, CT on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00 am. Burial will take place following the Mass at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, RI. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly, RI. For online condolences, please go to www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Port Charlotte Rehabilitation Center/Activities. Make Checks payable to Ken Tracey at 175 Kings Highway, #337, Punta Gorda, FL 33983.

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Jul. 20, 2025.

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Phillip Sainsbury

July 23, 2025

My brother Michael and I were summer employees of St.Michael,s.
The best summer job one could have.
Terri was the straw that stirred the drink in the rectory. Wonderful memories of wonderful woman.

Gary and Karen Stanley

July 20, 2025

Dear Kenny, Lori, and Jeffrey: We would like to extend our heart felt condolences to you on the passing of your beloved mother. We remember her as being a gentle, lovely lady who was beautiful both inside and out. Please know that we are thinking of you and your entire family at this very sad time.

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