Theresa “Terry” McNamara (née Bray), 100, of Dumont, on August 21, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Terry came to the United States at the age of five, and grew up in the Inwood section of Manhattan, where she made many lifelong friendships and memories. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends, a joyful occasion that highlighted the love and admiration she inspired throughout her life.
Terry spent much of her career working as a florist at D’Angelo’s Farm, where she shared her creativity, love for flowers with the community and made lifelong friendships. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles; her cherished daughters, Terry and Susie; her brothers, William and Phillip, and a sister, Catherine. Terry is survived by her three loving children; Linda Bell and her husband John, Charles McNamara and his wife Dianne, and Maureen Galdi and her husband John. In addition, she leaves behind 11 beloved grandchildren; Dan (Holly), Brian (Patti), Charlie Michael, Tom (Brooke), Julie, Ann (Alen), Christopher, Brittany (Kaley), Roman (Sarah), Corey (Sarah), and Jillian; and 14 great-grandchildren; Cameron, Ashlynn, Ben, Molly, Lily, Piper, Andrew, Xavier, Sophia, Elizabeth, Charlie, Hudson, Reed, and Charlotte. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought Terry endless joy and pride.
Terry will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and the deep love she shared with all who knew her.
Visitation Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont. Funeral Mass Thursday, August 28, 2025, 10:00 AM at St. Therese of Lisieux R.C. Church, 120 Monroe Avenue, Cresskill. Terry will be laid to rest with her husband at Maryrest Cemetery, 770 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Theresa’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; https://www.stjude.org/donate