Teresa Hellen D'Arrigo December 2, 1919 August 11, 2016 Portland - Teresa Helen D'Arrigo, 96, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2016. She was born on December 2, 1919 in Boston MA the daughter of Dominic and Saveria (Lena) Long. Teresa grew up in the Boston area and graduated from Medford High School in 1937. On July 14, 1940 she married the love of her life Earnest J D'Arrigo, they spent 58 wonderful years together. In 1979 she moved to Maine where she was a beloved Nanny. Teresa enjoyed the company of her friends and family while cooking her famous Italian specialties. Some of her family's favorites were stuffed breads, pizzelles, and marinated mushrooms. She was also a diehard Red Sox fan, a fierce competitor on a scrabble board, and always had the answer to the cross word puzzles. Most of all, Teresa enjoyed shopping sprees and marathon lunches with her daughters Jennie and Marie. Teresa is survived by her daughters, Jennie M Largey and her husband John (MA), and Marie A D'Arrigo - Haddad (ME); her Grandchildren, Michael Haddad (WI), Richard Haddad (NH), John Haddad (ME), Sam Haddad (TX), Chris Haddad (ME), Louise Largey (MA), John P Largey III (MA), Ernest Largey (MA), Teresa Burgess (MA), Jennifer Orelle (MA), 20 Great Grand Children; and 4 great great grandchildren; as well as dear friends Dr. Stephen Blattner, and Dr Francine Blattner and their children Zachary and Ariel. She was pre deceased by her husband Ernie in 1998. At Teresa's request a private graveside service will be held at a later date.