We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Maria Teresa Rosaria (Renzullo) Kocsis-Szucs . Collecting your stories, memories, and photos here will offer us great comfort. Click on the heart to let us know you were here and to receive email updates. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating... see moreWe created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Maria Teresa Rosaria (Renzullo) Kocsis-Szucs . Collecting your stories, memories, and photos here will offer us great comfort. Click on the heart to let us know you were here and to receive email updates. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta where Teresa volunteered. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial page.
OBITUARY
“You can shed tears that she is gone. Or you can smile because she has lived.”-David Harkins
Maria Teresa Rosaria (Renzullo) Kocsis-Szucs, age 86, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of June 8, 2021. Born in Naples, Italy, she was the oldest of five children growing up in Bologna. She married Ferenc K. Szucs and emigrated to the United States in the 1960s. She raised two children in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and... see more
“You can shed tears that she is gone. Or you can smile because she has lived.” -David Harkins
Maria Teresa Rosaria (Renzullo) Kocsis-Szucs, age 86, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of June 8, 2021.Born in Naples, Italy, she was the oldest of five children growing up in Bologna.She married Ferenc K. Szucs and emigrated to the United States in the 1960s.She raised two children in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Clearwater, Florida in 1979.She worked for Pinellas County Teacher’s Credit Union and then Bankers Life and Casualty for many years.In 1994 she became a small business owner.In 2005 she retired from running Crash and Burn, a small punk rock store started by her son, in Clearwater, Florida, and moved to Atlanta.In Atlanta, she worked in childcare at East Lake Family YMCA, then volunteered at St Luke's Episcopal Church and at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston Campus.
She always enjoyed a good espresso, loved mentoring young people, was an avid reader, and a friend to all.Teresa is survived by her brother, Piero Renzullo, her two children, Julianna Keslar and Frank Kocsisszucs, his wife Hilary, and Teresa’s grandchildren Hunter, Harrison, Helena, and Max.
A celebration of her life will be held on June 26 from 1-5 pm for family and friends to come by and share their memories. The celebration will be held at Frank & Hilary's house in Gresham Park. (Call or text Hilary for address, 404-969-7454)
I want to express my belated heartfelt condolences to your family and am so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing your family photos with everyone. From the time we met you in Kuwait over 40 years ago, she continued to be a dear friend... more I want to express my belated heartfelt condolences to your family and am so sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing your family photos with everyone. From the time we met you in Kuwait over 40 years ago, she continued to be a dear friend in my life, even though I only saw her a few times after that. We spoke often over the years and I was captivated by her stories of her childhood in Italy. She always seemed to have a such positive attitude, especially when another medical condition arose. However, most memorable was her undeniable pride and love for her grandchildren that was always foremost on her mind. My heart goes out to your family and to everyone who loved her. She will be deeply missed by those who crossed her path in life. less
A wonderful lady and very pleasant neighbor! We will miss seeing her and her gracious smile! But she will always remain in our hearts, as well within the heart of God. Blessings and condolences to all who love her!
I met Teresa over 20 years ago when she would visit with Frank & Hillary and the grand kids she was the sweetest person and neighbor. Will surley miss her R I P my sweet Teresa Dorrel Service
Teresa and I shared two beautiful grandchildren together and each time I saw her, she’d catch me up on their daily lives. We shared dinners together at Hilary and Frank’s home where I saw true family love in action. She will be missed by many!
William RosbottomSometimes we learn more about someone when we see them from others’ perspectives and their experiences. We’re so grateful to have known Mother Teresa and to be reading your comments. She always made us feel welcome, and whether it was a day or a week... moreSometimes we learn more about someone when we see them from others’ perspectives and their experiences. We’re so grateful to have known Mother Teresa and to be reading your comments. She always made us feel welcome, and whether it was a day or a week or a month or a year since the last time we saw her she was happy to spend that time together. She lives because she gave part of herself —her heart, her smile, her opinion, her time — to others. To us. And she’ll remain with us. Always.
Brooke FrahnTeresa was a wonderful woman who adored being around her family! I also thought she was also very “hip” for her age...who else has a gramma that wears Doc Martens, runs a punk rock store, is so open and welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community, and can... moreTeresa was a wonderful woman who adored being around her family! I also thought she was also very “hip” for her age...who else has a gramma that wears Doc Martens, runs a punk rock store, is so open and welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community, and can FaceTime and Zoom with the best of them? We were all blessed to know her and enjoy her company for so many years!!! She will be sorely missed by anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting her.