Teresa E. Dean, 60, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on October 16, 2013. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Walter and Louise (DeDario) Dean.

Teresa graduated from LaSalle High School in 1971 and attended Buffalo State College. She was employed by Sears in Niagara Falls, NY for the past 10 years. Teresa was creative and had a love for arts and crafts. Above all, she centered her life around caring for her son, Joe.

Teresa is survived by her son Joseph Judge of Niagara Falls, NY; her three brothers Wally (Jane) Dean, Larry Dean both of Niagara Falls, NY and Tony (Mary Jo) Dean of Wheatfield, NY; and her loving companion Michael Judge of Niagara Falls, NY. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday October 18th from 3 – 7:00 P.M. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday October 19th at 10:00 A.M. in St. John de LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery Lewiston, NY.