Saratoga Springs, NY - Theresa M. Place, 85, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Born May 23, 1926, in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Martell and Grace Adinolfi Martell Dominick. She attended Saratoga Springs schools and was instrumental in bringing the Welcome Wagon to Saratoga in the early 1950s. Theresa was a member of the Sweet Adelines for over 25 years, winning a regional championship with the River Valley Chapter. She loved to sing and laugh with her many friends and her home was a memoriam to her favorite singer/entertainer, Frank Sinatra.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband of 30 years, Richard N. Place, and her son, John R. Place.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Place Hunter; grandsons, Richard Longo Jr., David and Christopher Place; and two great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, March 12, 2012.
Burial will be in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
