Theresa A. Gop
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Theresa A. (Longerato) Gop, 97 passed away peacefully at Fairview Hospital in Gt. Barrington on Jan. 4, 2021.
Born in Lee in 1923, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Osanna Longerato, both of Italy. Theresa grew up in Lee, attended the Lee schools and lived all of her life in the same house on Union St. A skilled homemaker, she also worked for many years at McClelland Drug Store. She was a devoted member of St. Mary's Church in Lee.
She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley A. Gop, the love of her life, whom she married on Sept. 16, 1944. Together, they met life's journeys. They would often take long day trips by car or travel to Maine for Lobster and to see the ocean. A knitter and a cross-stitcher, Theresa also enjoyed doing puzzles and crosswords, playing cards with her family and with friends at the Shaw Pond Club in Becket. Her homemade pasta was a favorite for the generations who enjoyed her as a lively "Nona".
She was predeceased by her brothers: Bruno and Fiore; her sister Mary Wheeler; her daughter Maryann L. Girardey and great-grandson Nicholas Williams.
She leaves behind her daughter Bonnie J. Eichstedt (Brian) of Graham, NC and a son Eugene A. Gop (Angela Lawless) of Dunnellon, Fla. Theresa will be missed by her grandchildren Melissa Salinetti, Diana Williams, William Gop, Gina Kirchner, Paris Roosa and Brian Eichstedt; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank her caregivers Deanna Zurrin and Gina Drake and her nieces Dina Bianco and Joanie Tisdale for their dedication and loving care to our gram and to Aunt Theresa.
A graveside service will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter in care of Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.
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