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Patricia Ligas Obituary

LIGAS, Patricia Dorio Patricia (Dorio) Ligas, 56, wife of Paul Ligas of Kensington, died unexpectedly Thursday, (December 18, 2008) at home. Born in New Britain, the daughter of Joseph and Ceilia (Battaglia) Dorio, she graduated from New Britain High School, received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education from Central Connecticut State University, was a fifth grade teacher at St. Paul School, and most recently a tutor for the Newington Board of Education. She was a member of St. Paul Church. In addition to her husband and her parents, she is survived by two sons, Adam and Justin Ligas, both of Kensington; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Dorio and his wife Lynda Barry of East Berlin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 9 a.m. from Porter's Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church on Alling Street in Kensington. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday, from 5-8 p.m. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 20, 2008.

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Phyllis England-Lewis

December 25, 2008

To the Ligas Family,

My heart and prayers are with you and your family. May the angels of love, peace and comfort be with you all.

Heather & Tony Bruschino

December 23, 2008

Dear Adam and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We've been praying for you since we heard...May God comfort you in this devastating time, surrounding you with His love, and giving you the grace and strength you need. Our prayers are with you. With sympathy,

Maria O'Toole

December 23, 2008

Dear Paul & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. There are no words to express my heartfelt sympathy for the sorrow that you and your family are going through. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

God's Peace,

Greg Senia

December 23, 2008

Ligas and Dorio Families,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

-Greg

Fiona McIntosh

December 22, 2008

Justin and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. May your wonderful memories comfort and help guide you through this holiday season and in the days ahead.

Valerie Zampaglione

December 22, 2008

Adam,

May I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Although it will be doubly hard during these holidays, I hope you can find some peace and are able to treasure your memories.

Trena Lehman

December 22, 2008

Dorio and Ligas Family,
I have only known Pat a short time since substituting at E.Green Elementary. I talked to her frequently and we had a lot of things in common. I will miss our conversations. I am sorry for your loss.

Caitlin Welch

December 22, 2008

Dorio and Ligas Family,

I'm sorry for your loss. Mrs. Ligas taught me in fifth grade at St. Paul's School. I graduated in June of 2008, and I am currently a student at Mercy High School in Middletown. I was visiting my old school for the Winter Concert when I heard the news. It came as quite a shock for me, and two of my friends who graduated with me.

She was a wonderful teacher, and a sweet person. I think you should know that she will be greatly missed at St. Paul's. We all loved her very much.

God bless you.

Allison Coe

December 22, 2008

Dorio & Ligas Family:

Our hearts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Love,
Tom Buikus II & Allison Coe

Maryann Amato-Kidner

December 21, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. Dorio, Paul, Justin, Adam, Ken & Lynda,
Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May God bless you all and help you find peace in your hours of grief.

Maryann, Russell, Dylan and Dayna Kidner, Phoenix, AZ

Scott&Lisa Skates

December 21, 2008

Mr.&Mrs.Dorio,Ken,Paul&Family,
We are so sorry to have heard about your sudden loss. May your heart be filled with warm thoughts and treasured momories. Please know that we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Scott & Lisa Skates & family

Daniel Ouellette

December 21, 2008

Justin and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. You have my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

Tony and Liz Milo

December 20, 2008

Paul, Joe, Ceil, Ken and family

So sorry for the loss of Patty. May God give you strength in this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Joanna Buikus

December 20, 2008

Dear Paul, Adam, Justin, and family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of of your loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend. You will be forever in my daily prayers. May God Bless and give you strength to carry on with each new day.

Lynn Albo

December 20, 2008

Justin and family,
I wanted to express my condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Deb Zapor

December 20, 2008

Joe & Ken,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and I'm praying that God will give you strength and guidance to see you through your despair.

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