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Cecelia O’Neil
Cecelia S. O’Neil, 89,of Norwich, Conn., passed away peacefully Friday, Oct.11, 2013. She became the beloved wife and “Precious Polish Princess” of Charles J. O’Neil on June 18, 1949. They were married for 61 years until his passing in 2010.
Born in Norwich on April 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Sophia (Gwudz) and John Banas.
She is survived by her two sons and their spouses, Charles and Celeste O’Neil of Milford, PA, Frederick and Susan O’Neil of Norwich; and her daughter and spouse, Susan and Steve Chapados of Ledyard; and eight grandchildren, Ben O’Neil and wife Jordan, Chuck O’Neil and wife Noa, Beth O’Neil and husband Christian, Sarah O’Neil, AnneFay Sullivan and husband Patrick, Kimberly Peterson and husband Brett, Audrey O’Neil, Cheryl Chapados; and two great grandchildren, Lily Red and Colby Peterson. She is also survived by her sister Theresa Ryan of Florida. She was predeceased by her son Thomas Patrick O’Neil.
Cecelia was a graduate of St. Joseph School and Norwich Free Academy, and later worked in St. Peter and Paul rectory for many years. She also spent time volunteering as a teacher for the CCD program.
Cecelia will forever be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother. Always eager to host relatives and friends, she was the life of the party. Her happiness and smile were contagious and her bright personality lit up the room.
Special thanks to ECHO, Dr. Dulala, Dr. Kabadi, Mary Lewon and Hospice South Eastern Connecticut.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct.16, 2013 at Saint Patrick Cathedral, 213 Broadway, in Norwich. The Cummings Gagne Funeral Home, 82 Cliff St., Norwich, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit, www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
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Gloria Maiorano
Gloria M.(Caron) Maiorano 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Tucson, Arizona on February 13, 2013. She was born on May 15, 1927 to Mary and Edgar J. Caron in Norwich, CT.
Gloria graduated from Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge, MA, in 1945, attended nursing school in Chester, PA., and then graduated from William W. Backus Hospital nursing program in Norwich, CT in1948. She is preceded in death by her husband Dominic J. Maiorano whom she married in Greenville, CT, in 1949. Together they raised four children and eventually moved to Tucson, AZ in 1990 after retiring from the Norwich Police Department and Norwich State Hospital respectively.
Gloria continued her interest in nursing by volunteering at Tucson General Hospital and Tucson Heart Hospital. Gloria also found enjoyment in spending time with her grandchildren, Alexander and Taylor Vaught, as well as devoting time to her love of reading, geneology,journaling, singing, and completing crossword puzzles. Gloria would also use her talent for writing by publishing a historical booklet of The William W. Backus Hospital “Celebrating A Century of Caring.” Although Gloria came to appreciate the southwest cuisine, she always enjoyed a wonderful Maine lobster meal and would frequently remind her children how much she loved New England, especially the Maine coastline.
Gloria is survived by her brother Peter J. Caron of North Adams, MA, her children Steve and (Tokie) Maiorano of Arlington, VA, Judye and (David) Byrum of Bangkok, Thailand, Guy Maiorano of Tucson, AZ, and Carole and (Chuck) Vaught of Tucson, AZ. A mass will be offered October 25 at 10:00 am at Saints Peter and Paul Church, Norwich, CT, followed by a graveside service on Saturday at St. Joseph’s cemetery in Greenville. The Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association in Gloria’s name. To share a condolence with the family please visit, www.cummings-gagnefh.com
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Dorothy Hutchison
Dorothy Johnson Hutchison, 89, of Norwich, died Thursday, October 24th, 2013. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 16, 1924, the daughter of Melvin and Mary “Mae” (Cooke) White. She met Gilbert J. Johnson, a handsome sailor serving during WWII. She came to Connecticut to marry him. Together they had five children. With the intention of going out to work until they saved enough money to build their own home, in 1956 she began working at Norwich State Hospital as a charge aide. Gilbert’s sudden death in August of 1960 dramatically changed her hopes and dreams for her family. Left to raise their children as a single mother, she continued her working career, retiring from there after twenty five years of employment. Not one to be idle, and always willing to be of help, she returned there to work another eight years before she officially considered herself truly retired.
An avid bowler, Dorothy was a member of the Ten Pin Leagues in both Norwich and Groton; she became a member of the Rose City Senior Center and also the Groton Senior Center. Always an active person, she enjoyed doing aerobics and continued to do so, as well as bowling frequently until the last eighteen months of her life. She enjoyed crocheting in her quiet time, and even though she was a native born New Yorker, she was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan. A member of the Connecticut State Employees Association for many years, she was also was a member of St. Mary Church, Norwich.
Dorothy is survived by four children and their families; daughters Bonnie and husband Doug McIntyre of Norwich, Sandra and husband Mike Lafayette of Norwich, Barbara Formiglio of Lisbon, and a son William Johnson of Norwich. Eight grandchildren, eleven Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandchild survive her as well. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by one daughter; Maureen Johnson and one sister; Virginia Allard.
Her family will greet friends and relatives on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home, 82 Cliff Street, Norwich from Noon to 1:30 pm. A funeral service will take place at 1:30 pm, followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich. Dorothy’s family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Masonicare Home, Health and Hospice, 33 North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 or to The Jimmy Fund, care of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
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Joseph Stafford
Joseph Chester Stafford Jr., 88, lifelong resident of the Norwich area, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. The son of Joseph Chester Sr. and Ruth (Peterson) Stafford, he was born on February 11, 1925. An Army veteran, he served during the Korean War. He married Ethel Louise “Lynn” Schumm on June 8, 1957. Together they made their home here raised their five children. She predeceased Joe in November of 1990.
A sports enthusiast and fan of the Boston Red Sox, Joe also loved to participate in many sports. A league bowler, he played baseball and served as coach for the Thames Athletic Club and also Al Abrahams. He served as president of the Norwich Little League, a local standout athlete; he is in the Norwich Sports Hall of Fame. Joe will also be remembered for his commitment to his community as a volunteer, serving in many ways, among them through Hospice of South Eastern Connecticut, also as an advocate with the Ombudsman’s programs for area seniors and nursing home residents. He has also volunteered in the Probate Courts of both Norwich and New London. What fulfilled something deep in Joe’s heart were his many years serving as Deacon with the Divine Providence Catholic Church in Norwich.
Joe is survived by his four children and their families; Diane Pearson of Port St Lucie, Florida, Shari Peloquin and her husband Peter of Ashaway, RI, Candi Depka and husband David of Boynton Beach, Florida, and Joseph C. III and wife Shirley of Warwick, RI. Grampa will be lovingly missed by his ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Four siblings survive him as well; Robert Stafford and wife Mindy of Cranston, RI, Glenda Leone and husband Art of Mystic, Peter Stafford of Groton, CT and Thomas Stafford of Norwich. In addition to his wife, a daughter, Linda Schwartz predeceased him.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Cummings Gagne Funeral Home, 82 Cliff Street, Norwich from 4 to 8 PM. Funeral will assemble at 9:15 Tuesday at the funeral home, proceeding to a funeral mass at Divine Providence Catholic Church, Norwich at 10:00 AM. Burial with military honors will follow at Divine Providence Cemetery.
Contributions in Mr. Stafford’s memory may be made to Divine Providence Catholic Church, 11 Silver Street, Norwich, CT 06360. To leave a memory or note of condolence, you may visit www.cummings-gagnefh.com .
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Mary Therese Morse
Mary Therese “Terry” (Smith) Morse, of Norwich, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 after a brief illness. The daughter of Robert and Loretta (Thompson) Smith, she was born at Backus Hospital in Norwich on March 18, 1927. Her arrival that day was greeted with much excitement and fanfare, complete with newspaper coverage of the event, as she was officially the first baby to be born in their brand new maternity facility. She married William R. Morse in the Cathedral of St. Patrick on July 3, 1946. He predeceased her in April of 1992.
Her home and her family were most important in her life, where they spent summers camping at Hidden Acres Campground in Preston, making memories to last a lifetime. Her love of crocheting was shared with friends and family and also through the innumerable baby blankets which she created throughout the years that have been donated to infants in need. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Church and the Rosary Society.
Three sons survive her; William and wife Katie, of East Lyme, Wayne and wife Debbie of Norwich and Kevin of Preston, along with five grandchildren; Aaron, Amber, Wayne Jr., Jamie and Samantha and also three great grandchildren; Chloe, Caleb and Gail. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her brother; Robert Smith and a grandson; Rhett Morse.
Terry’s family would like to thank Orchard Grove Nursing Center, Dr. Dabdoub and Dr. Dhami for their wonderful and compassionate care to our mother and grandmother during this difficult time.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Norwich, and burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich. A time of fellowship and a sharing of memories will be held at St. Mary Church Hall at 70 Central Avenue, following the burial. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, or to St. Mary Rosary Society, 70 Central Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360.
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Maria Silberman
Maria Madeline (Christina) Silberman -August 1, 1927 – November 2, 2013 in New London- Maria Silberman, 86, formerly of Norwich, CT, died suddenly on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Maria was born in Norwich, Ct, on August 1,1927, to the late Frank. and Josephine Delmonte Christina. She married the late Samuel Silberman, in Norwich, CT, where she resided for more than 50 years. She is survived by a daughter Marcell and her husband Donald Botticello, of San Miguel, Mexico, and sons Benjamin Silberman of Juno Beach Florida , Martin Silberman of Waterford, CT., and Samuel Silberman of Henderson, Nevada : 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Frank Christina and his wife Theresa of Fort Myers, Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Samuel who died in 1999, her brother Rosario, and her sister Marcella McGeowan.
Maria loved her family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, from 4 to 8PM at the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home 82 Cliff St. Norwich, CT 06360. Interment will be private. To share a condolence with the family please visit, cummingsgagnefh.com.
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Rocco Iannaci
Rocco (Rocky) Iannaci
September 15, 1934 to November 6, 2013
BOZRAH – Rocky Iannaci was born September 15, 1934 in Norwalk, CT.
Soon after his family settled into the Norwich area, he attended school and started work at his first job, a shoe shine boy on the streets of Norwich. There, he mastered his social skills at a young age. He went on to play the trumpet and even had is own band “The Blue Notes”. After high school he joined the army reserve where he learned his culinary skills. In his next adventure, he owned his own hamburger joint in downtown Norwich. If Rocky was busy, he would let people throw their own burger on the grill!
While his hobby of boxing gave him a physical challenge, it was playing cards that gave him his mental challenge. Few who had the opportunity to play with him over the years had much of a chance of winning, but that never stop them. He taught them to play better and have fun at the same time. One man years ago was quoted as saying “I could not win against him but kept playing because it was so much fun”.
He found his profession in life in his late twenties. He started working as a laborer for a mason, learning the skill and excelling at his craft. Rocky continued working up until his illness. The footprints he leaves behind are all of his beautiful and unique stone works. These will live on for many years to come.
Although Rocky had many talents and qualities, his most endearing attributes were his empathy for people, animals, and his love of spending time with family and friends. His sense of humor was a gift from God that everyone who knew him benefited from.
Rocky lived his life never asking for recognition or reward for his good deeds, just respect. His rewards were that people enjoyed his company and that they walked away with a smile or offered him a simple thank you for being there for them when they needed help. Anyone whose life he was in knew they were very lucky to have him on their side, because he would be there through thick and most importantly thin.
Rocky is survived by his wife Theresa Ann (Perkins) Iannaci, daughter Rena Barnowski and her husband Leon of Bozrah, daughter Lisa Truchsess and her husband Justin of Norwich, son Rocco Iannaci and partner David Ambrifi of Boston, son Michael Iannaci and his fiancé Rebecca Carpenter of Bozrah, stepson Peter Smith IV of Bozrah, grandchildren, Kellan Truchsess and Isabella Iannaci, siblings Mary Botchis and her husband William of Niantic and Virgolia (Rena) Cloutier of Norwich.
He was predeceased by his father Michael Iannaci and mother Mary Angela (Paparelli) Iannaci, his sisters, Anna Vanase, Nancy Pieretti, Josephine Mang and Rose Hoagland, his brothers Samuel Formiglio, Harrison Formiglio and Joseph Formiglio, also his faithful four legged best friend Dutchess.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2013 from 5 to 8PM at the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home 82 Cliff St. Norwich, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10AM at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich, CT. Please meet directly at church. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich. Condolences may be share with the family at www.cummings-gagnefh.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society169 Old Colchester Rd, Quaker Hill, CT 06375 or Beacon Hospice 12 Roosevelt Ave. Mystic, Ct 06355
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James Sokoloski
James (Junior) Sokoloski
Norwich- James (Junior) Sokoloski, 83, of Simsbury and Norwich, passed away November 7, 2013 at the W.W. Backus Hospital. He was born, November 26, 1929 in Hartford and grew up in Simsbury. He later moved to Granby and then Norwich. He served in the US Army with Honorable Discharge. Jimmy enjoyed going to the Waterford Speedbowl, watching wrestling, the Red Sox and fishing. He is survived by two children, his son, Timothy and his wife Valerie of Windsor, a daughter Katie Elkins and her husband Timothy of Vermont, four grandchildren, Brian and Bonnie Sokoloski, Derek and Dana Elkins, three great grandchildren also a companion Linda McNulty of Norwich. A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 1PM at Simsbury Cemetery in Simsbury. The Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home Norwich, CT is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
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Mary Born
Mary Ann (Moumblow) Born
Norwich- Mary Ann (Moumblow) Born 87, of Pukallus Ave. Norwich, CT died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Harrington Court Healthcare Center in Colchester. Mary was born in Norwich on October 21, 1926 daughter of the late Edward Joseph Moumblow and Mary T. (Bobsein) Moumblow.
She attended school at St. Mary’s School in Greeneville and the Norwich Free Academy.
On September 24, 1949 she was united in marriage to Louis F. Born at St. Patrick’s Church in Norwich by Father Mitchell. Mr. Born predeceased his wife on January 25, 1988. Mary was a communicant of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Norwich, later she attended St. Mary’s Church in Norwich. She was a member of the 050 Club, Connecticut Council of Catholic Women, CT State Employee Association and the VFW Auxiliary #594 for 71 years. Mrs. Born worked for many years in retail including the Debutante store, Reid and Hughes Store and Nadicks.
Mary is survived by several nieces and nephews.
A 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Norwich. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich. I lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church 181 Elizabeth St. Norwich, CT 06360 or Center for Hospice Care 227 Dunham St. Norwich, CT 06360. To share a condolence with the family please visit, www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
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Eilleen Rogers
Eilleen Rogers
Uncasville, Ct – Eilleen (Labounty) Rogers, 89, of Crescent Point, Niantic, CT formerly of Starr Road, Uncasville, CT died Thursday, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT. She was born on September 28, 1924 in Montville, daughter of the late Lewis J. and Cecelia Marie (Bonville) Labounty. Eilleen was married to Leonard Rogers for 68 years until this year on May 17, 2013 Leonard predeceased his wife. Mrs. Rogers was a lifetime devoted caregiver to her family including her mother and father and her husband. She was a Boston Sports fan including the Red Sox and Celtics, she also loved UCONN Girls Basketball. Eilleen enjoyed ballroom dancing.
Mrs. Rogers is survived by a niece and goddaughter and her husband, Lisa and Paul Bazinet of Norwich, two nephews Harry Way of Norwich and Ronald Bonkowski of Florida.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville at 10AM, meeting directly at church. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Patrick Cemetery in Uncasville, CT. To share a condolence or memory with the family please visit, www.cummings-gagnefh.com. Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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James Craney
James R. Craney, Sr.
“Bob”
Franklin – James “Bob” R. Craney, Sr. 80, of Lebanon Road died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Norwich on May 6, 1933 son of the late James H. and Mary (McNally) Craney.
Bob served his country honorably in the United States Army 1953 to 1955 and in the reserves until 1961. Mr. Craney graduated N.F.A. in 1952 and attended college at the University of New Haven. He worked at General Dynamics for 40 years retiring in 1995. Bob started as a machinists apprentice and retired as Job Senior Planner and the Coordinator of the outside machinists apprenticeship program. He was a communicant of St. John’s Church in Bozrah and a former member of the Bozrah Rod and Gun Club and the EB Management Club.
On August 2, 1958 he was united in marriage to Mary “Lee” Murphy at St. Mary Church in Norwich. Mrs. Craney survives her husband of 55 years. Bob was predeceased by a son, James Craney, Jr. who died in 1987.
In addition to his wife Bob is survived by his sons Thomas A. and his wife Lynda Craney of Franklin and Michael J. and his wife Lisa Craney of Franklin, grandchildren, Steven, Carl, Christopher, Amber, Cody Craney and Brendon Everett and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, from 6 to 8PM at the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home 82 Cliff St. Norwich, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 11AM at St. John Mission Church in Bozrah. Interment with Military Honors will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Center for Hospice Care 227 Dunham St. Norwich, CT 06360 or St. John Mission Church C/O Sacred Heart Church 52 West Town St. Norwich, CT 06360. To share a condolence of a memory with the family please visit, www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
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Helen Lee
Helen C. Lee
Norwich – Helen C. Lee 69, of Jefferson Ave. Norwich died Friday at the Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center in Norwichtown.
She was born in Norwich daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Marion. On May 16, 1970 she was united in marriage to William A. Lee. Mr. Lee survives his wife of 43 years. Mrs. Lee worked for many years at the W.W. Backus Hospital and Walmart.
In addition to her husband, Helen is survived by two sisters Mary Donaldson of Florida and Claire Hilt of Zephyr Hills, FL, a sister in law Elizabeth Lee of Norwich, a brother in law and his wife Joseph and Rachel Lee of Montville, several nieces and nephews and Great nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, from 7 to 9PM at the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home 82 Cliff St. Norwich. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 11:00AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Norwich. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich. To share a memory or a condolence please visit, www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
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Steven Fletcher
Steven V. Fletcher, Sr.
Norwich – Steven V. Fletcher of Norwich died Wed. at the Backus Hospital in Norwich. He was born in Norwich son of Walter L. Fletcher of Norwich and the late Catherine Clark Fletcher. Steven worked for many years at the Electric Boat Co.
In addition to his father, Steven is survived by his son and his wife, Steven V. and Joydee Fletcher, Jr. of Moosup, his brother and sisters Shirley and Husband James of Oakdale, Gwen Fletcher Camby of Norwich, Walter and Ingas Fletcher of Texas, Adam and Phyllis Fletcher of Groton, numerous Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.
A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 7PM at the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home in Norwich. A calling hour will be held from 6PM to the time of the service. Interment will be private. Memories and condolences may be share at www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
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Walter Korenkiewicz
Walter J. Korenkiewicz, Jr.
Norwich – Walter John Korenkiewicz, Jr., 76, of Otrobando Ave. passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at his home.
He was born in Bozrah on October 24, 1937, the only child of the late Walter J. and Jean (Tulka) Korenkiewicz, Sr. He retired from the Norwich Department of Public Utilities at the age of 55 after 34 years of service. Walter worked for several years after retirement as a custodian at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville. Mr. Korenkiewicz was a Scout Master of Boy Scouts of American Troop 80 in Taftville for 8 years and both of his sons became Eagle Scouts. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting and was a member of the Norwich Lodge of Elks for many years. He graduated from the Norwich Free Academy, Class of 1956.
Walter is survived by his sons, Walter J. Korenkiewicz, III of Bailey, Colorado, his wife Christina and grandson Nicholas; son Mark Korenkiewicz of Northfield, New Hampshire, his wife Donna and grandson Marcus and grandson Andrew Hutson of Memphis, Tennessee, also his former wife Beverly (Walski) Korenkiewicz whom he was married to for 46 years and who helped him through Cancer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 10:00AM at Sacred Heart Church 52 West Town St. Norwich. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich. There are no calling hours. Please meet directly at church. To share a memory or a condolence please visit, www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
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