Therese E. Trofi (81) of Chepachet, RI (formally of Providence), passed away June 19, 2023, with her devoted daughter by her side, supported by her brothers. She was wife to the late Michael A. Trofi.
Born October 31, 1941, to the late William and Delia (Desmaris) Tessier in Fall River, Ma. Therese graduated from St. Xavier Academy class of 1959. She was employed by Shepard’s Company and Woolworth’s of Providence. Retired from Women and Infants Hospital after more than 25 years of employment.
Therese was a talented cook and seamstress, who enjoyed sewing and quilting in addition to being a master in crochet and knitting. She volunteered her talents by her gift of handmaking baby blankets and hats for newborns at Women and Infants Hospital. She also enjoyed walking and traveling with her husband. She was a hockey and dance mom and would have done anything for her children.
Therese was a blessing to her family. She cared for and gave to so many people in her life, always giving of her time and talents to others before herself. She was the loving mother of Michael A. (Tracy) Trofi Jr., William P. (Karen) Trofi, and Laura A. Trofi (LaFazia). Beloved grandmother to her six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and sister of the late Pauline Coogan.
A Funeral Mass will be held July 6th at 10:30 am at St. Paul the Apostle, 116 Danielson Pike in Foster RI. Visiting hours will be held at the church before Mass. Burial will be held at the Gate of Heaven in East Providence
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org) or Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).