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Dr. Teresa V. Garofalo of West Chester, Pennsylvania died Saturday, August 21, 2010 at her home. She was 47 years old. Teresa was born October 24, 1962 in Woodsville, New Hampshire.
She is the beloved wife of Dr. John A. Garofalo. She is survived by her sisters Karen and Linda and her brother Ted, her half brother Albert, her step son John, her granddaughter Gracie and grandson Jack. She is also survived by her beloved friends Dr. Elizabeth Bales and Pamela Webb.
Interment was private at Teresa’s request. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. at Smokeys Run Farm, 100 Hickory Hill Road, West Chester, PA 19382 where the family will receive guests until 7:00 P.M.
A Tribute to the Legacy of Teresa Garofalo, VMD :
The Rhoads Six Foundation, established by John and Teresa Garofalo, provides items of comfort to patients living with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, research grants to further understand and treat the illness, and scholarships and awards to veterinary students entering equine medicine programs.
For the Garofalo’s, Rhoads Six was an obvious choice of name for their foundation. During her second round of chemotherapy, Teresa stayed on the Rhoads 6 wing at The Abramson Cancer Center at University of Pennsylvania Hospital. At that same time, a resilient baby foal was born on the Garofalo’s farm. Teresa was able to watch the birth live from the hospital. The foal was named Rhoads Six and affectionately nicknamed “Rhoady.”
Soon after Rhoady was born, John brought Teresa and other patients various items (pillows, soft sheets, quilts, etc.) which provided comfort while away from home. Today, these items—as well as computers and DVD players—are provided to patients during their hospital stay to give them a sense of comfort while undergoing difficult AML chemotherapy treatment.
Dr. Teresa Garofalo is remembered for her joyful spirit, enduring generosity, loving heart and love of life.
To make an donation online in Teresa’s memory and to learn more about The Rhoads Six Foundation, please visit the following website (please copy address and paste into a new browser window or tab) :
http://chescocf.org/Funds/Fund%20purpose/Rhoads%20Six%20Fund.htm
or
Mail a check made payable to :
The Rhoads Six Foundation c/o CCCF
28 West Market Street -The Lincoln Building
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 696-8211 (610) 696-8213 fax www.chescocf.org info@chescocf.org
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