Theresa Goss (nee Caggiano), 99, lifelong Montclair resident, passed away on April 10th, 2026. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday, April 16th at St. Cassian's Church in Upper Montclair. Interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Upper Montclair. Visiting hours Wednesday from 3-7pm at Caggiano Memorial, 62 Grove St, Montclair.



She is survived by her children, Frank Goss and his wife Rosanne, Marilyn Judge and her late husband Gregory, Ken Goss, and by her grandchildren, Anthony Goss, Dana Goss, Terrie Clark, Melanie Judge, Krista Manney, Kara DeRosa-Goss, and by her great -grandchildren Myla, Madeline, Mason, Amelia, Alice, Anthony, and Joseph., and daughter-in-law Adrienne. Theresa is also survived by many loving, nieces and nephews

She was predeceased by her husband Frank A. Goss, her children, Michael and Anthony Goss, and by her sisters, Philomena "Minnie" Michelina "Margie", Dolores, Anna Lou, and Mary.


Theresa was a hairdresser, who began cutting hair when she was 14 years old. She worked in many salons, including "Andre and Anthony" in South Orange, for many years. Theresa and her husband, Frank Goss, raised 5 strong, loving, children. Theresa had a very strong Catholic upbringing, and she passed that Faith in God to All of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
On Thursday, the day of her funeral, Theresa Goss would like Everyone to Celebrate not just her life, But Everyone's Life, with a strong and positive spirit and hope for an Incredible Future. Remember, "To Always Keep God First Place, at the beginning of Every Day Of Your Life, In Jesus Name"….