Emma J.          Terwilliger

Emma J. (Koberna) Terwilliger, 89, of Bridgeport, beloved wife of the late Allen E. Terwilliger, died November 10 in her home.

She is survived by a daughter, Gail Verrilli and her husband, Jerry, of Newtown.

Born in Bridgeport, Mrs Terwilliger was a lifelong city resident. She was a retired bookkeeper, employed by Main Plumbing Supply Company, and was a parishioner of St Andrew Church.

Survivors also include two sons, William E. Terwilliger of Port St Lucie, Fla., and Edward W. Terwilliger and his wife, Olga, of Oxford; a sister, Mary Foster of Stratford; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three nieces.

Funeral services were held on November 14 from the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull, and in St Andrew Church with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Archdiocese of Hartford, Office of Radio and TV, 134 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105.

The Newtown Bee      November 17, 2000