Theresa J. Sullivan, age 92, of Norwood, passed away peacefully in the presence of family into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior and his Blessed Mother on Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was the devoted and loving wife to the late John F. Sullivan, Jr.

Born and raised in Hyde Park, she was the daughter of the late Frank Fransoso and Margaret (Guglielmo) Fransoso. She cherished the time she shared with her sisters, Mary Travers, Eleanor Campos, Anna Guastalli and Dorothy Duggan, sister-in-law Patricia McKenzie, and brother-in-law Charles Sullivan, and their spouses, all who predeceased her, and with all her nieces and nephews, whom she loved.

Theresa’s Catholic faith was an integral part of her life. For more than 50 years, she was devoted to Saint Catherine of Siena Parish and School, as a Eucharistic Minister, CCD teacher, leader of the Legion of Mary, the Ladies Sodality, and active in the baptism ministry and the homebound ministry.

She enjoyed baking banana bread for friends and neighbors to express gratitude. Her grandchildren especially loved Nana’s chocolate chip cookies.

Devoted mother of Marie T. Burke (Laurence) of North Attleboro, Margo M. Iuliano of NC, Martha A. O'Neill (John) of Attleboro, and John F. Sullivan, III (Lori) of Groton. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

The family is deeply grateful to the staff of Touching Hearts at Home and to the staff at Foremost at Sharon for the compassionate care and support they provided.

Visitation will be held on MONDAY, September 21, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood.

Theresa's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on TUESDAY, September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Transfiguration of the Lord Parish - St. Mark Church, 105 Stanley Street, Attleboro Falls, MA.

She will be laid to rest with her dear husband in Knollwood Memorial Park, 321 High Street, Canton. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Theresa's name may be made to Saint Catherine of Siena School, 249 Nahatan St.Norwood, MA 02062 or directly at: https://factsmgtadmin.com/give/appeal/WWG7wHxQN