Obituary of Theresa Flesch

Theresa Flesch, 97, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in her lifelong home. Born in Trenton, NJ she remained a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1936. Theresa retired from Mercer Medical Center, where she was employed as a secretary. Earlier in her secretarial career, she was employed by Thermoid and the Mercer County sheriff's office. She was a longtime devoted parishioner at St. Anthony’s Church and in the last 10 years became an active member of her niece's parish, The Church of St. Ann. Theresa enjoyed going to daily Mass, travelling, taking daily 7-mile walks, and sending cards to family and friends. She loved flowers, pretty clothes, classical music, and Broadway musicals. Theresa was known to many people as "Aunt Terri." Daughter of the late John and Mary Flesch, sister of the late John Flesch, sister-in-law of the late Marion Flesch; she is survived by her niece and goddaughter, Clare Sebok, and her husband William Sebok. Clare was Theresa's caregiver for several years. She is also survived by her goddaughter, Rosalie Hall, and her husband Craig Hall. Funeral services will begin at 10AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM at The Church of St. Ann 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Interment will follow at Ewing Cemetery. Visiting hours for Theresa will be held on Monday evening from 6-8PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be sent to The Church of St. Ann, 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 or to The Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows-St. Anthony, Lower Hall of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 East State St. Ext., Hamilton, NJ 08619.