Theresa Ann "T.A." Recchia Obituary (1927 - 2016)

Theresa Ann "T.A." RECCHIA Passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 20, 2016 at the age of 88. T.A. was born, Theresa Ann Myers. She grew up on Capitol Hill and attended Holy Names Academy and Seattle University where she met her husband, Gene Recchia. She and Gene married in 1953 and moved to Mercer to raise a family. T.A. was a homemaker and devoted mother. She and Gene were pioneer parishioners at St. Monica where their children attended school. T.A. and Gene enjoyed many happy years together. T.A. loved to remember their days boating in the San Juan Islands. She was a fan of classic movies, good books and Broadway musicals. T.A. will be remembered for her wit, her sharp humor and her fierce love for her family. She will be sorely missed by all those who were lucky enough to call her family or friend. T.A. is preceded in death by her husband, Gene, and her son, Bob. She is survived by her sister, Margaret Mary O'Rourke; her son, John Recchia; her daughter, Marianne Wintermute (Matt) and her grandchildren; Megan & Molly. Recitation of the Rosary will be Wednesday, June 15th at 10:25 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM, BOTH at St. Monica Church, Mercer Island. Remembrances can be made to Holy Names Academy in her memory. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Theresa Ann "T.A." RECCHIA, please click here to visit our sympathy store.