Funeral services were held Nov. 7 in McAuley Hall Health Care Center, Watchung, for Mercy Sister Theresa Pallithanam who died Oct. 31. She was 98.
Born in Kainady, India, Sister Theresa graduated from Little Flower Elementary School and Little Flower High School, Pulincunnoo, India. She attended Carmel College, University College and Kerala University, all India, where she received a bachelor of arts degree and a bachelor of teaching degree.
Responding to a call to religious life, Sister Theresa entered the Daughters of Mary, where she served for 21 years. She left the community and took up residence in the United States, and entered the Sisters of Mercy Oct. 31, 1981. Her assignments have included Auxiliary Services and volunteering in McAuley Hall Health Care Center; St. Mary Academy, Watchung, and Mount St. Mary Academy, Watchung.
Burial was in Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield.
Memorial donations may be made to Sisters of Mercy, 1645 US Highway Rt. 22 West, Watchung, NJ 07069.