Teresa Ann Howard, age 57, of Chicopee, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center with her daughter Kellie by her side. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Paul V. and Joan A. (Murray) Howard Censabella and attended Holyoke schools. Teresa worked for US Tsubaki in Chicopee for many years. She was a wonderful mother and beloved grandmother who will always be remembered for her kind heart, and her love for all animals and will be deeply missed. Teresa is survived by her daughter, Kellie A. Badger; a granddaughter, Alexy M. Alicea; a brother, Michael Censabella; a sister, Joan Janik; her best friend, Alaine Frank, as well as her granddaughter's father, Alexander Alicea, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, John Howard. The Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. from the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton St, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Jerome Church, 169 Hampden St., both in Holyoke. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held for Teresa on Friday March 3 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests that only people who were in good graces and spirits with Teresa attend the services. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Teresa to Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition in Springfield, MA.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barry J Farrell Funeral Home

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