Theresa Anne Spedaleri

Theresa Anne Spedaleri, born on July 28, 1976, in Valley Stream, passed away on May 1, 2026. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of those who knew and loved her, especially her family, who were the center of her world.

Raised in Elmont, Theresa was shaped by the deep and complicated love of her family and the experiences that defined her life. She was the beloved daughter of her father, Joseph Spedaleri. She was also the cherished daughter of her mother, Sandra Ambrico, and her stepfather, Louis Ambrico, who loved her as his own and stood by her through everything.

Theresa shared a lifelong bond with her siblings—her brother Anthony and his wife Jennafer, and her sister Jessica and her husband Richard. Whether through laughter, challenges, or the moments in between, those relationships remained an important part of who she was.

Theresa also had a deep and special love for her nieces and nephews. Her brother Anthony’s children—Anjelena, Anthony, and Alexsandra Spedaleri, and her sister Jessica’s children—Cole, Madison, Mia, and Cassandra Ashkar, brought her so much joy. Holding them often brought her back to the feeling of holding her own baby sister, a connection that meant more to her than words could fully express. She loved each of them deeply, with a constant, protective love that came straight from her heart.

Above all, Theresa’s proudest role was being a mother. Her daughter, Isabella Tripiccione, was the center of her world and her greatest source of pride and joy.

Theresa’s life was not without hardship, and she faced challenges that many could not imagine. She was a deeply complex person who carried more than most ever saw, yet beneath it all was a heart that gave endlessly. Her love showed itself not always in words, but in actions—through sacrifice, through perseverance, and through the quiet ways she put others before herself. She had a rare kind of generosity, the kind that would give anything she had to someone in need.

Her strength and resilience defined her journey. Despite everything she endured, she continued to push forward, demonstrating a level of determination that left a lasting impact on those who knew her.

Theresa’s legacy lives on in the hearts of her family—Sandra and Louis, Anthony and Jennafer, Jessica and Richard, and Isabella and Brendin. She will be remembered not only for the life she lived, but for the strength she carried, the love she gave, and the lasting mark she leaves behind.