Obituary of Theresa R. Scola

Theresa R. Scola of Glastonbury, Connecticut passed away May 20, 2025. She was born September 30, 1933, to Brigida (Grilli) and Nicola Betti. She was the youngest of seven children, Frances, Anne, Katherine, Serafino, Alfred and Attilio, each of whom predeceased her. As a child she spent much of her time with her sister Frances with whom she was close to her entire life. She attended from Shrewsbury High School and thereafter worked as a dental hygienist where she met her future husband, Daniel A. Scola. The couple was married on September 7, 1953, and had four children, Daniel Scola Jr of Randolph, New Jersey, Joan Scola Ludwig (Philip) of Kennebunkport, Maine, Paul Scola (Bonnie) of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, and Christopher Scola (Lucia) of Glastonbury, CT. Theresa was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to Tia, Julie, Lauren, Mark, Lisa, Christopher, Jennifer, Michael, and Jonathan. Her passion was her family, and she was dedicated to them her entire life. She started a second career late in life and despite her age and became a manager at Aetna Insurance Company in Hartford, Connecticut. She was very proud of her work at Aetna and loved the people she met and worked with. Theresa was a remarkable mother and grandmother due to endless patience and a loving manner. All children in her care felt loved and special. It was her gift. She was devoted to her husband Daniel of 72 years supporting him early in their marriage while he pursed his education and continuing their entire marriage. Theresa loved to entertain family and friends in her home on Stonepost Road in Glastonbury Connecticut, where she lived with her family for 58 years.      

 A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00 am at SS. Isidore and Maria Parish in St. Augustine Church, 55 Hopewell Rd., South Glastonbury. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For online condolences, please visit www.mulryanfh.com.