Marie Lucille “Jeanette” Teza from Port Charlotte FL passed on Dec. 19, at the age of 91, surrounded by all of her family members while visiting her daughter in Hendersonville NC.

Jeanette was born in Massena, N.Y., on July 6, 1928 to Ernest Danboise and Clarice Arquette-Danboise as one of five siblings. She graduated from Syracuse Vocational High School in 1946 and worked as assistant to the superintendent of the high school in Cazenovia before retiring to Florida.

Everyone who knew Jeanette was touched by her warm heart, including those whom she touched through her generous volunteer work for the Red Cross, Tidewell Hospice, Debbie Lee Children’s Services and Sheriff’s Department in Charlotte County.

Jeanette was married to Robert Teza, for 68 years, who currently resides in Port Charlotte, FL.

Jeanette’s siblings included sisters Germaine (deceased), Theresa (deceased), brother Lionel (deceased) and is survived by her sister Florence. She is survived by her three children, Linda Kulka-Teza from Jacksonville, FL, Patricia Newton from Hendersonville, NC, and Jeffrey (Coral) Teza from San Diego, CA, and her two grandchildren, Cole Teza from Santa Cruz, CA, and Jacquelyn Teza from San Francisco, CA.

Jeanette has asked for memorial contributions to be made in support of your local Hospice or the Four Seasons Foundation Hospice at 221 North Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, at San Pedro Catholic Church in North Port, FL, with a graveside service to follow at Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, in Port Charlotte FL.

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