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Obituary of Theresa Chin
Theresa Chin, 59, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 24, 2022 after battling bravely against anaplastic thyroid cancer. She displayed her strength and passion for life throughout the fight.
Theresa enjoyed an amazing life which included traveling, cooking, reading, gardening, crafting, binging the Hallmark Channel and nursing lattes. Most of all, she loved spending time with a close circle of family and friends. Theresa was known for her genuineness, generosity, kindness and fierce loyalty. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and best friend.
Theresa was born in Hong Kong and raised in lower Manhattan. After graduating, she worked as an Executive Assistant at American Express for 15 years before moving to Basking Ridge in 1996.
Theresa is survived by her husband Getty, her children Nicholas and Samantha, and her siblings Kwok Mei, Joan, David and Paul, along with 8 nieces and nephews.
The wake will be held at Gallaway & Crane Funeral home on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00, and on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 12:00 to 3:00. A private cremation service will be held on Saturday September 3, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the American Cancer Society at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/Theresa_Chin,
or for you to simply spend time with loved ones in remembrance of Theresa.