Readington Township, NJ – Theresa Ann Pagano, 23, entered into her new life with Jesus on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with her family by her side praying with her. Born in Flemington to her loving parents Greg and Marie (Lizzi) Pagano of Flemington she had been a lifelong resident of Flemington.



Theresa was among the graduating class of 2003 at Hunterdon Central High School. Theresa enjoyed spending her summers at the shore with her family. She had a special gift caring for all the children especially the babies at both Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Theresa had a strong spirit and was devoted to her catholic faith at St. Magdalen de Pazzi Roman Catholic Church in Flemington.



Theresa will be joining her grandmother Theresa, Aunt Patricia Pagano, Aunt Esa Pagano, Aunt Louise, Uncle Danny Lizzi, Cousin Tamara Lizzi and Cousin Nathan Payne at the Gates of Heaven.



Besides her parents Theresa is survived by her cherished siblings; her brother Michael and his spouse Jenn, her sister Tina and her fiancé Steve, her sister Mary Grace and Mark and her brother Anthony Pagano all of Flemington. She will be deeply missed by her cherished grandparents; Joseph and Louse Lizzi of Pittstown and Edmond Pagano of Flemington, her dear Uncle Len, Aunt Barbara, Uncle Joe, Aunt Cindy, Uncle Tom and Aunt Sue, and by her adored nieces; Vanessa and Nichole Pagano of Flemington.



Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation at Countryside Funeral Home, 724 Route 202 North, Three Bridges, NJ 08887 on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 6:00-9:00pm and on Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 9:00am until 9:45am. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 beginning 9:45am at the funeral home followed by a 10:30am funeral liturgy at St. Magdalen de Pazzi Roman Catholic Church in Flemington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Theresa's name to: Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, 3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.