Theresa Lena Wojaczyk, 61, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, was called to her eternal home on February 11, 2026, following a long, courageous battle with illness. She was born to Paul and Philomena Peluso on August 22, 1964, in Neptune, New Jersey.

Her public funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, beginning at 10:30 AM at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647. The viewing will begin at 9:30 AM. All are welcome.

This will be followed by a private burial service at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Theresa is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Charles Wojaczyk Jr.; their son, Charles P. Wojaczyk and his wife, Veronica; daughter, Christina M. Vallejo and her husband, Franki; and cherished grandchildren, Natalie Wojaczyk, and Ava, James, and Emily Vallejo.

She was predeceased by her parents, Paul J. and Philomena (Perrotto) Peluso, and her brother, Paul J. Peluso Jr., all of New Jersey.

A faithful parishioner of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Tampa, Theresa lived a life modeled after her patron, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the "Little Flower." She believed in doing small things with great love and quietly bore her heavy Cross with humility and God’s grace. Her journey is best reflected in 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Theresa will be remembered as a pillar of strength for her family—a selfless wife, mother, and grandmother who found her greatest joy in the love of her family.

Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647.