Theresa Filemenia Oddy

September 8, 2018

Albany - Theresa Filomena (Carbo) Oddy, age 93,entered Eternal Life Saturday, September 8,2018 at Carmel Gardens Memory Unit, Teresian House where she was a resident for 6 years. Our family experienced the expertise and devotion of Carmel Gardens staff in caring for our mother. The patience and compassion needed to care for motor and memory deficit patients is immense. They demonstrated a level of expertise daily creating a safe nurturing environment. We are indebted to these medical professionals who have the gifts and talents and stamina to care for our affected Loved ones. You have our deepest gratitude and admiration. Alzheimer’s is truly the long slow goodbye and you were there at every step. You are our Hero’s, Thank You! Mom was born on September 30, 1924 in Caserta, Italy, to the late Filomena DiMaio and the late Francesco Carbo, Theresa was the loving wife of the late James B. Oddy for 54 years. She was preceded in death by her brothers: August, John, and Salvatore Carbo and sisters: Mary Sgroi and Anna Ellers. Theresa is survived by her daughters: Joyce Lavery (Warren) Colonie, Kathleen Snyder (Ray) South Carolina and son, James E. Oddy (Debbie)of Selkirk. Brothers Rudolph Carbo (Bernadette) and Edward Carbo (Barbara). Grandchildren Mark Lavery (Sharon) Woodlands. TX, Brian Lavery (Lisa) Montclair NJ, Craig Snyder (Erin) Charlotte, NC., Jaclyn Quinley (Andrew) Stanley NC, Laura Oddy, Albany NY, and Eric Oddy Selkirk NY. Six Great-grandchildren: Alexander and Anjolee Lavery, Maria and Anna Snyder and Abagail and Julia Quinley, and many loved and cherished nieces, nephews, in-laws, family and friend. Our mother was a proud woman who believed there was no obstacle in life that could not be managed. She was diagnosed at age 72 with dementia of an Alzheimers type. Mom’s spirit and character were strong, her determination fierce in making life better for her family. She was a force unto herself, she did not give in to negative forces in her life. Mom persevered through her illness with grace, pride, compassion and gratitude. Those who wish may donate in Theresa's name to Alzheimer's Assoc. research, alz.org/donate or (800)272-3900. Funeral services, Wednesday, September 12,2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Theresa’s family prior to the mass from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the church on Wednesday. The Rite of Committal will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave the family a message on their guest book, obtain directions, please visit www.lgfuneralhome.com.