Obituary of Theresa A. Lanigan

Theresa “Terri” Ann Lanigan, 71, of Rome, New York, entered eternal rest on February 15^th, 2024 with her family by her side. Theresa was born in Rome, NY on May 28^th, 1952 and graduated from Rome Catholic Highschool in 1970. She went on to study Nursing at Mohawk Valley Community College School of Nursing, and then began her career as a Registered Nurse at Rome Hospital. She retired in 2007 from Central New York Psychiatric Center.

She is survived by her two children, Jennifer (Lanigan) Granato and Jeffrey (Melissa) Lanigan, who made up the entirety of her world.

Theresa had an endless love for children and always ensured that every child that crossed her path was safe, loved and happy. She will forever be known to so many as their babysitter, their camping friend, their safe place and forever have memories of their time spent with her.  She also enjoyed reading, drinking endless cups of tea, spending time with her shelties, a passion for camping and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and was always their biggest fan. 

Theresa was predeceased by her parents, James and Eleanor (Carr) Lanigan and a brother, James. Surviving besides her children are her cherished grandchildren, Mackenzie Buck (21), Audrianna Granato (11) and Connor Lanigan (6). She showed her grandchildren unconditional love, generosity, and a selflessness like no other. Her grandchildren were her favorite accomplishment.

She also leaves behind five sisters, with whom she shared an unbreakable bond, Laura Muldoon, Susan (Bob) Moores, Maryann (Garry) Vincent, Marilyn (Phil) Wright and Eleanor (Jack) Destito along with a beautiful friendship with her cherished cousin and friend Kathy (Chuck) Oliver. She also cared deeply for her nieces and nephews; and her special dog, Cali.  

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 23^rd at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 200 N. James St., Rome, NY 13440. Interment will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc. 418 N. George St., Rome NY 13440, on Thursday, February 22^nd from 4-7:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations for the Abraham House and Humane Society of Rome.