Frances O. Patrissi
Frances (O’Connor) Patrissi, 96, of Suffield, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, with her children by her side. She was the beloved wife of 63 years of the late Daniel J. Patrissi. Born in Hartford on March 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice O’Connor. As a young girl, she had many happy memories of climbing trees and ice skating with sister Pat and brothers Paul and Bob. She graduated from Hartford High School and took a secretarial course at Hillyer College, before working at Aetna, where she performed onstage with the Aetna Players. She married Daniel Patrissi, the love of her life, on October 30, 1948, and in 1954, they happily settled in Newington, CT, where they raised 4 children. Fran had a green thumb and could grow just about any plant, inside or out. She joined the Rambling Rose Garden Club with friend and neighbor Evie, and they enjoyed creating flower arrangements and competing for prizes. She worked for the Democratic Town Committee with sister-in-law Rose and they attended the convention, shaking hands with Jack Kennedy when his motorcade went through the streets of Hartford. After her youngest child started school, she returned to Aetna and became a Supervisor in the Commissions unit, retiring after 27 years and moving to Florida. While there, she enjoyed many outdoor activities -water aerobics, golf, swimming and attending baseball games. She felt very fortunate to be able to maintain lifelong friendships with her high school friends Kay, Paula, Terry and Ronnie, enjoying outings, picnics and holidays in Newington and later in Florida. Most of all, Fran was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished every moment spent with family. She leaves four children, Jane and husband Louis Poirier, Suzanne and husband James Vredenburgh, Carol and husband Stephen Tonucci, and Charles Patrissi and wife Anne Berman; seven special grandchildren, Matthew Poirier and wife Susan, Courtney DeChristopher and husband Joseph, Kaitlyn, Amanda and Eric Vredenburgh, Lisa Tonucci, Rachel Tonucci and husband Jaeme McDonald; seven special great-grandchildren, Grace and Henry DeChristopher, Emma and Logan Poirier, Caroline and William O’Connell and August Combs. Also special family friend Michael O’Connell. The family would like to thank the staff at Eagle Pointe, especially Tammy, Margaret, Helene, Kelly and Alana, the Masonicare hospice team, and CNA Lacey for their compassion, skilled care and love given to Fran and her family. In memory of Frances, donations may be made to Feeding America, PO Box 96749, Washington, DC 20090-6749, or feedingamerica.org. She will be lovingly laid to rest in Veterans Cemetery, Middletown, CT. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial. Services are private.Obituary
Frances (O’Connor) Patrissi, 96, of Suffield, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, with her children by her side. She was the beloved wife of 63 years of the late Daniel J. Patrissi. Born in Hartford on March 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice O’Connor. As a young girl, she had many happy memories of climbing trees and ice skating with sister Pat and brothers Paul and Bob. She graduated from Hartford High School and took a secretarial course at Hillyer College, before working at Aetna, where she performed onstage with the Aetna Players. She married Daniel Patrissi, the love of her life, on October 30, 1948, and in 1954, they happily settled in Newington, CT, where they raised 4 children. Fran had a green thumb and could grow just about any plant, inside or out. She joined the Rambling Rose Garden Club with friend and neighbor Evie, and they enjoyed creating flower arrangements and competing for prizes. She worked for the Democratic Town Committee with sister-in-law Rose and they attended the convention, shaking hands with Jack Kennedy when his motorcade went through the streets of Hartford. After her youngest child started school, she returned to Aetna and became a Supervisor in the Commissions unit, retiring after 27 years and moving to Florida. While there, she enjoyed many outdoor activities -water aerobics, golf, swimming and attending baseball games. She felt very fortunate to be able to maintain lifelong friendships with her high school friends Kay, Paula, Terry and Ronnie, enjoying outings, picnics and holidays in Newington and later in Florida. Most of all, Fran was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished every moment spent with family. She leaves four children, Jane and husband Louis Poirier, Suzanne and husband James Vredenburgh, Carol and husband Stephen Tonucci, and Charles Patrissi and wife Anne Berman; seven special grandchildren, Matthew Poirier and wife Susan, Courtney DeChristopher and husband Joseph, Kaitlyn, Amanda and Eric Vredenburgh, Lisa Tonucci, Rachel Tonucci and husband Jaeme McDonald; seven special great-grandchildren, Grace and Henry DeChristopher, Emma and Logan Poirier, Caroline and William O’Connell and August Combs. Also special family friend Michael O’Connell. The family would like to thank the staff at Eagle Pointe, especially Tammy, Margaret, Helene, Kelly and Alana, the Masonicare hospice team, and CNA Lacey for their compassion, skilled care and love given to Fran and her family. In memory of Frances, donations may be made to Feeding America, PO Box 96749, Washington, DC 20090-6749, or feedingamerica.org. She will be lovingly laid to rest in Veterans Cemetery, Middletown, CT. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial. Services are private.
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