Teresa "Terry" Giarizzi, 86, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away February 2, 2019, at her home.

She was born October 25, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY and had been a resident of Vero Beach since 1984, coming from Long Island, NY.

Mrs. Giarizzi was an amazing seamstress.  While working as a sewing instructor for Singer, she met the love of her life, Salvatore Louis Giarizzi.  They were married for 52 years.

She attended St. Helen Catholic Church, Vero Beach.

She leaves her memories to be cherished by her children, Robert Anthony Giarizzi of Vero Beach and Loretta "Lori" (Jerry) Reynolds of Naples; grandchildren, Danielle (Brian) Lewis, Kimberly (Dominick, II) Galluzzo, Nicholas Giarizzi, Victoria Reynolds, Brianna Reynolds and Christopher Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Maci Lewis, Dominick Galluzzo III, Gianna Galluzzo, Owen Lewis and Everett Lewis.

Terry was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore in 2012; her son, James Joseph Giarizzi and sister, Claire Salvo.

A visitation will be held 6-7 pm, Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home.  A graveside service and burial will be held 10:45 am, Friday, February 8, 2019, at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VNA and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.