Therese "Terry" Bissinger, 76, of Fall River, wife of Andrew Bissinger, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Normand Clement and the late Therese (Ouellette) Clement.

Prior to her retirement she worked for the City of Fall River as a secretary for the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for over 25 years. She had an unwavering Catholic faith, attended Notre Dame School, and was a proud graduate of Sacred Hearts Academy, class of 1966. One of the highlights of her life is a private audience she and her husband had with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 2003. Over the years, Therese made several meaningful friendships and was blessed with a group of friends with whom she lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed going on cruises, traveling, and birdwatching on her property. Most notably, Therese was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who instilled high morals and values in her children and loved spending time with her family, especially her great-granddaughter, with whom she shared a birthday.

Besides her husband of 55 years, she leaves her children, Lisa R. Clapper of Fall River and Karl C. Bissinger and his wife, Amelia, of North Providence; her three grandchildren, Thomas A. Teixeira, Lori Lee Teixeira, and Phillip J. Pacheco; one great-granddaughter, Korralee Ann Morrell; her sisters, Jeanne Dumont and Lucille Vanasse, both of Fall River; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Edna Bielawa.

Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, June 4th, in St. Joseph's Church followed by a private cremation.

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