Mrs. Vivian D. Teresi passed away from cancer Saturday, August 25, 2007, at her residence in Bartow. She was 66.
Born September 4, 1940 in Fairview, NJ, she was the daughter of William Rawlins and the late Vivian White. Mrs. Teresi was a hairstylist in New Jersey before moving to the area 28 years ago. She was a member of Vineyard Church of God. Mrs. Teresi was the owner and operator of Vivian's Cafe in Bartow. Before that she worked at he Bartow Civic Center, Peace River Country Club, John's Resturant and Silver Ring. She was devoted to her family and loved to play bingo.
Mrs. Teresi leaves behind a loving family that includes her husband of 48 years, August "Augie" Teresi, two daughters; Annette Fussell (Corey), Angela Ruiz (Jeff) both of Bartow, son,Anthony Teresi, Sr. (Janet) of Lakeland, father,William Rawlins of Bartow, sister, Theresa Cummings of Toms River, N.J. brother, Ralph Callahan of Nutley, N.J., six grandchildren; Nicole Littlejohn (Scott), Corey Fussell, Jr. (Shanna), Danielle Fussell, A.J. Fussell, John Tillett, Tony Teresi, Jr. and one great grandchild, Colby Fussell.
Visitation for Mrs. Teresi will be Tuesday, August 28, 2007 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street, Bartow. Funeral services will follow Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home chapel.