Obituary

Theresa E. (MacGillivary) Chiacchieri, age 86 of Brockton, died Monday April 30, 2012, at Hellenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Canton, following a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Angelo Chiacchieri. Theresa was born and raised in Boston, a daughter of the late John J. and Alice (McLeod) MacGillivary. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles.

Theresa is survived by her children, Stephen and his wife Toni of N. Easton; Thomas and his wife Phyllis of Brockton and Theresa Willis and her companion Daniel Vieira of E. Bridgewater; five grandchildren, Robin Ruehrwein, Tara and Brian Chiacchieri, Edward Willis, Jr. and Amanda Willis and two great grandchildren Jared and Nathan DeMelo. She was the sister of the late Joseph and Donald MacGillivary, Lexina Fitzgerald and Margaret Smith.

At Theresa’s request, services are omitted. Donations in Theresa’s name may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts Street, Newton, MA 02458, for online donations click here