Obituary of Theresa Deutsch

Theresa A. Deutsch (Teri), age 88, formerly of Fairfield, CT, beloved wife of the late Joseph Deutsch, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Teri was born on January 6, 1933, in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late Daniel and Adeline (Verelli) Quintiliano. She was raised in Bridgeport and was a graduate of Central High School, " Class of 1949 ". After high school, Theresa worked as a secretary for the City of Bridgeport and as a typist for Ethical Pharmacy, where she met her beloved husband, Joseph. While raising her family, Teri worked as a teacher's aide for many years in the Fairfield Public School District. She loved spending time with her husband, Joe, and was always happy when she could spend time with her four grandchildren. Survivors include her three sons, Joseph Deutsch II and his wife Alicia of Fairfield, Louis Deutsch and his wife Darcy of Litchfield, and Clifford Deutsch and his wife Maureen of Naples, FL, her four grandchildren Jessica, Joseph, Faith and Brittney Deutsch, her brother, Matthew Quintiliano as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to Joe, her husband of 64 years,Teri was predeceased by her sisters and brothers, Louise Jordan, Annabelle Quintiliano, and Loreto, Daniel Jr., Ralph, Clement, Anthony and Carl Quintiliano. Funeral services will be held privately in the care of Lesko & Polke Funeral Home. To extend on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit the funeral home website at www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, c/o 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill 60601