Mrs. Teresa M. Doherty, age 82 of Newton, formerly of Medford and Wareham died Saturday in Mt. Auburn Hospital Cambridge. Beloved wife of the late John Doherty. Mrs. Doherty was born in Charlestown, the daughter of the late Arthur and Grace G. (McGonagle) Prezioso. She is a graduate of Medford High School and later worked at as a secretary, employed by the former Jordan Marsh Company in Boston. Teresa was a former member of the B.P.O.E. Elks in Onset, she enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, cooking, traveling and playing bingo.
She is survived by two sisters: Catherine M. Prestejohn of Newton, Joan Scigliano and her husband Frank of Danvers, and a brother, Arthur Prezioso and his wife Barbara of Medford. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. A Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, Wednesday at 11:00 am. Interment will be private. Il lieu of flowers contributions in Teresa’s name may be sent to St. Francis Of Assisi Church Sanctuary Fund, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, MA 02155.