Theresa Lococo, RN Theresa Lococo, a 68 year-old pediatric nurse at Kings County Hospital Center, passed away over the weekend of March 28. Theresa was a 48-year NYSNA member, serving patients in New York City’s public hospital system since 1972. Theresa was also remembered in a recent tribute in the New York Post. Norma Wilson, a colleague and friend of Theresa, sent these words: “Shock and disbelief are my feelings right now. As a new graduate, I had the pleasure of working with Lacoco (we called each other only by last names at work). Lacoco always had the biggest smile, no matter how busy the pediatric units were. She was loved by all. Rest in peace, Lacoco.” “Theresa was a hardworking dedicated NY nurse. She was loving, warm person. She will be sorely missed. Rest, my friend.” - Diana Porter One of Theresa’s colleagues sent this remembrance: “I had the honor or working with Theresa Lococo for the 41 years at Kings County Hospital. We worked together in Pediatrics during my first years, and she was a mentor, teaching me the ropes. In my later years as a Pain Management nurse, I often went to the Pediatric unit where we assisted many patients in pain. She was a patient adovocate, never hesitating to call me to help alleviate their pain. We talked of our years at the “county” and the history we shared. At times, she shared stories of her family with me, and I shared stories of mine. She always spoke with pride and love… a hard working nurse who was one of the best. She will be missed.”