Birth Name: Teri Lynn Kretz
Place of Birth: Alameda, California, United States
Date of Birth: July 14, 1981
Ethnicity: Italian, German, English, possibly other
Teri Reeves is an American theater and television actress. She was previously married to Jonathan Reeves.
Teri is the daughter of Barbara J. (Matranga) and Arvid L. Kretz, Jr. Teri’s mother has Italian ancestry.
Teri’s paternal grandfather was Arvid Lamar Kretz, Sr. (the son of Francis W. Kretz and Laura Welfley/Welfly). Francis was the son of Arthur C. Kretz and Amelia W. “Millie” Westley. Laura was the daughter of Abraham Welfly, whose father was German, and of Ella.
Teri’s paternal grandmother was likely named Gloria Clara Caruso.
Teri’s maternal grandfather was Joseph “Joe” Matranga (the son of George Matranga and Lucy). Joseph was born in California, to parents from Italy. George’s mother was surnamed Racuglia.
Teri’s maternal grandmother was Angela/Angelina Pandolfi (the daughter of Joseph Pandolfi and Myrtle Torchia). Angela was born in California. Joseph was born in Brazil, to Italian parents. Myrtle was from Italy.
Sources: Birth record of Teri Reeves – http://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Teri’s parents – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Teri’s maternal grandmother, Angela (Pandolfi) Matranga – http://www.familysearch.org
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