Teresa M. (Gagliardi) Heirtzler

WORCESTER - Teresa M. (Gagliardi) Heirtzler, 93, died peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday, December 20, 2018. She was born in Naples, Italy, the daughter of Francesco and Amalia (deVincentiis) Gagliardi and has lived in Worcester for many years.

Teresa will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Lewis H. Heirtzler; her sons, Paul L. Heirtzler and his wife, Martha of Virginia Beach, VA, Frank J. Heirtzler and his wife, Cynthia of Londonderry, NH and Michael G. Heirtzler of Worcester; seven grandchildren, Christina, Paul Jr., David, Leslie, Joseph, Kristen and Jessica; as well as seven great-grandchildren, Victoria, Wyatt, Andrew, Matthew, Stephen, Seth and Susan. She was predeceased by her sister, Anna Fabricatti. A full obituary will appear in Saturday's edition of the Worcester Telegram and Gazette.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 21, at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 22 at St. Christopher Church, 950 West Boylston Street (Rte. 12), Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue (Rte. 56), Paxton.