Amesbury - Theresa Ann Lucci, 58, of Amesbury, passed away unexpectedly on March 5th, 2021.

She was born on October 20th, 1962 in Boston, Ma and adopted by the late Ernie and Betty Lucci of Stoneham, Ma. Terry graduated from Stoneham High School in 1981 and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1985.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Frank Fiorella, son Nicholas Fiorella, sister Tammy Gooney and brother, Tom Lucci, Sr. and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her beloved dogs and cats.

Terry dedicated her entire nursing career to caring for cardiac surgical patients, both in the ICU and the Stepdown, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. There she was known by her patients and colleagues as a dedicated, compassionate nurse who always went the extra mile to help her patients in their recovery from heart surgery. Terry's colleagues will always remember her for her quiet humor and willingness to lend a helping hand to all. Her biggest and proudest accomplishment was raising her only son. She instilled within him a love for nature and compassion for all. Nick and Frank remember her as an intelligent and dedicated mother and wife who encouraged them to pursue their goals and passions. They both loved her dearly.

She was a humble individual who had unconditional love for all animals. She was an avid dog enthusiast with a passion for training, breeding, showing, and rescuing. Terry used her expertise to help dogs find their forever homes. Her other passions were gardening and restoring her rustic farmhouse.

Please join us in celebrating her life on March 27th from 1 to 2:30 p.m.. at Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury. Due to restrictions of COVID-19, services will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help establish a memorial scholarship in her name at https://gofund.me/96f048aa.