Teresa Bello (Holley)
Of Malden, passed away at home on May 10th surrounded by family after battling a rapid progression of ALS. Loving wife of 35 years to Hubert Holley of Malden, beloved mother of Anthony Holley and Grace Holley of Boston, daughter of Joseph and Santa (Barbaro) Bello of Roslindale, sister of late Jerome Bello and wife Elizabeth (“Betsy”) Gaquin of West Roxbury. Also survived by three step-children and many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
Teresa was born on January 21, 1948 in Boston and attended Roslindale High School. She spent years serving her community as a cherished activist and environmentalist and was a devoted caregiver who was loved by many friends. She actively volunteered for local organizations including Malden Public Schools, Bike to the Sea, Malden Reads, Friends of the Malden River, and Malden Democratic City Committee.
Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 26 Washington Street, Malden on Tuesday, May 15th at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Please go directly to church. Visiting hours will be held from the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St, Malden, Monday May 14th from 4 to 8pm. Interment will be in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.
Memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association, Alzheimer’s Association or Central Asia Institute.