Obituary of Theresa "Chickie" M. (Curley) DeStefano

Theresa M. “Chickie” (Curley) DeStefano PEABODY – Theresa M. “Chickie” (Curley) DeStefano, 55, wife of William DeStefano of Peabody, died peacefully on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following an extended illness, while in the comforting presence of her family. Born in Dorchester, she was the daughter of John P. Curley, Sr. of Revere and the late Rosemarie (Collucino) Curley. She grew up in Revere and graduated from Revere High School before attending college. Theresa worked at the Haven From Hunger in Peabody for many years before retiring due to illness. She is survived by her husband William DeStefano of Peabody; three daughters, Nicole DeStefano, Christina DeStefano, and Carlie DeStefano all of Peabody; her father John P. Curley, Sr. and his wife Geri of Revere; a brother John Curley, Jr. and his wife Lori of Peabody; four grandchildren, Adriana, Max, William and Damien; a cousin Lisa Hill of Chelmsford and several friends. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather for a visitation on Saturday April 21, 2018 from 9 – 10:45 AM in the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM in the Discalced Carmelite Monastery Chapel, 15 Mt. Carmel Road, Danvers. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Memorial donations may be made to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 15 Mt. Carmel Rd., Danvers, MA 01923.