Mrs. Theresa Chmielowski

Chmielowski Theresa C. "Terry" (nee Ianieri) Chmielowski, 84, a longtime resident of Collingdale, and the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Chmielowski, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Conner-Williams Nursing Home in Ridley Park. She was born on September 20, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Albert and Loretta Ianieri. Terry was a Homemaker and a longtime parishioner since 1956 of Saint Joseph's R.C. Church in Collingdale, and an Avon Company Sales Representative for over 50 years. She was also a former Democratic Committee Woman for many years in Collingdale, and also a longtime waitress at several area dining establishments. Terry was also a former Den Mother of the Cub Scout Pack #417 of Collingdale and an avid bowler for many years in many of the area bowling leagues. She was also a very outgoing and athletic person who also enjoyed decorating her home for many different holidays throughout the year, and one of the biggest enjoyments in her life came from spending time with her family. Terry is survived by her loving children; Edward, Timothy (Deborah), David (June), Richard, Donna Gilbert (Lloyd), Michael (Lori), Patricia, Theresa Monson, and Stephen (Denise). She was the beloved Grandmother of 26 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren. Terry is also survived by her siblings; Betty Sandlin, Marie Allison, Vincent Ianieri, and Lucille Grosso. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers; the late Stanley Ianieri, and the late Joseph Ianieri. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Terry's Life Celebration on Thursday evening, July 25, 2013, from 6:30-9:00 PM, and again on Friday morning, July 26, 2013, from 8:00-9:00 AM at James F. Knoetgen of Morton, 746 Kedron Avenue (Rt. 420), Morton, Pa., 19070, and to participate in her Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 10:00 AM from Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Bartram and Woodlawn Avenues, Collingdale, Pa. Interment will follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Terry's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS., 66675 would be deeply appreciated by her family.To share your fondest memories of Terry please visit www.lifecelebration.com