Teresa M. Carchio

Teresa M. Carchio, 88, of Bethlehem died Friday, February 12, 2010 at Old Orchard Manor Care in Easton, PA. Born in Easton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sara Rizzo Gianguzzi. She was the loving wife of John Carchio of Bethlehem. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary this past June.

Teresa was of the Catholic faith. She was a homemaker and also worked for the former Two Guys & Lehs Department Stores. Teresa was devoted to her family and was very proud of her grandchildren. She loved to cook and enjoyed watching the Food Network. She also loved animals especially her dog, Cody.

Teresa will be lovingly remembered by her son, John A. Carchio, Jr. of Margate, FL; daughters, Patricia Ann Talijan of Bethlehem; and Teresa Bailey of Smyrna, TN; and grandchildren, David Patrick Talijan and Terri Beth Bailey.

A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Connell Funeral Home, Inc. 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A calling hour will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Teresa cared very deeply for the people of Haiti affected by the recent earthquakes she asked that you donate in her name to any of the following organizations: www.world25.org, hopeforhaitinow.org., American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley, 2200 Ave. A Bethlehem, PA 18017. or a Haitian fund of your choice.