Theresa A. VanSlyke, R.N., B.S.N., age 56 of Shelton, beloved wife of 30 years to William L. VanSlyke, passed away March 6, 2016 at home. Theresa was born in Queens, NY, May 20, 1959, daughter of the late John A. and Theresa Schuman Conway and has been a Shelton resident for 22 years. Mrs. VanSlyke received her Registered Nursing Degree from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in Utica, NY in 1982 and and her Bachelor's Degree from S.U.N.Y Utica-Rome in 1984. Later, she worked for the State of Connecticut Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center as a supervisor for 22 years. She enjoyed her love of the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Mets, and Ford Mustangs. Besides her husband William, she is survived by her sons, Brian W. VanSlyke of Studio City, CA, Eric A. VanSlyke of Burbank, CA, and Nicholas J. VanSlyke of Shelton; brothers, Keith Conway of Floral Park, NY, John Conway of Miller Place, NY, Dennis Conway of Holbrook, NY, Kevin Conway of Yaphank, NY, Robert Conway of Island Park, NY, and James Conway of Bayport, NY, and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Karen Conway and Sharon DePace. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4 to 8 PM in the James T. Toohey & Son Funeral Home, 92 Howe Ave., Shelton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Church, 424 Coram Ave., Shelton. Burial will follow in Nichols Farm Burial Ground, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Smilow Cancer Hospital, 20 York St., New Haven, CT 06519. To leave online condolences, please visit www.tooheyfuneralhome.com
 

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