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Elizabeth Groll Obituary

Elizabeth Angela Groll 1935 - 2013 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Elizabeth A. Groll, 78, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on October 4th. She was born May 29th in Springfield, daughter of the late Eustachio and Angelina (Sinni) Sonsini. Betty was a graduate and treasurer of West Springfield High School, Class of 1953 and was also treasurer of her reunion committee. She grew up on Windsor Street and was a member of The Deadline Gang. She was a communicate of St. Ann's Church and worked as a bookkeeper for Commercial Credit, and later for Third National Bank and Bank of New England. Betty was a devoted wife to Walter for 55 years, loving mother and cherished grandmother. She was loved by all that met her. In addition to her husband, she leaves her daughters Lisa Groll, Susan Groll, Tina Depergola and her husband, Frank and grandchildren, Christopher Groll, Francesca and Giovanni Depergola and our dog Moxie. She leaves her brother Richard Sonsini and his wife Judy, her brother in law, Fred Groll and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Fred's wife, Marlyn, who passed earlier this year. She will also be greatly missed by her best friend since childhood, Lilly Fiorini Pinzone and her husband Tony. Betty loved nothing more than having her family together at home or at the beach, especially for the holidays. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Kindred Hospital, especially Hyacinth for her exceptional care. Thank you to Jim and Elizabet for their hard work with Betty in her physical therapy sessions. In her many weeks at Baystate Medical Center, Betty was cared for by the truly amazing nursing staff from Springfield 6 and our new extended family from Springfield 1. Thank you so much for taking such good care of her in her final days and helping us get through this difficult time. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Tuesday at 10:00am followed by burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 4:00 - 8:00pm. For more details please visit curranjones.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 85 Devonshire Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 ([email protected]) or to the Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Brookline, MA 02284-9168.

Published by The Republican from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2013.
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Thinking of the Groll´s and DePergola´s on this day!!!

O'Donnell Family

Family

September 29, 2023

Groll Family,
It was an honor to help care for Betty. You are such a loving and caring family. You are all in my thoughts.
Amy Szalony (Kindred)Vibra Hospital.

October 12, 2013

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Doug Bodman

October 9, 2013

Sue and Tina,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Howard Michalek

October 8, 2013

Lisa -

You may not remember me - but I grew up in West Springfield and we went to school together in 3-5 grade at Memorial School. I still remember us being friends. I was just looking at old items from back then the other day and I came across your name.

My deepest condolences at the loss of your Mom.

I will keep your family in my prayers.

- Laura Stebbins (Patenaude)

Laura Stebbins

October 8, 2013

Tina and family, so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful lady!

Michael Hoar

October 7, 2013

Walter, Lisa, Tina, and Susan...
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love Nancy & Rob

Nancy Melloni-Bletz

October 7, 2013

Walter & Family, so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I remember baby sitting on Windsor Street, oh, so many years ago. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Jim & Donna Pirnie Dimino

October 7, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss :(
Thinking of you all.

Pam Perlmutter Lemanski

October 7, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

cnnie-jack costello&family

October 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike Coffey

October 7, 2013

To Walter,Lisa,Tina,and Sueee. Your wife your mom was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. We will remember her forever in our hearts. Love The Casey Family

October 7, 2013

Tina and Susan, I am really sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kelle Hykel Giachello

October 6, 2013

Betty: When we worked on our last reunion, I marveled at the fact that life had not changed you a single bit. You were exactly the same as you were at West Side High - natural and easy-going, sweet and unassuming - in spite of the fact that you were our Elizabeth Taylor. Rest easy and God bless.

My very sincere condolences to your family.

Elaine Zambelli Aubrey

October 6, 2013

Walter,our prayers are with you and your family. John Howard

October 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time

Springfield One Staff

October 6, 2013

She was the epitome of what a Mom should be...so kind and loving. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Christine, Brian, and Nathan

October 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail (Link) Armata

October 5, 2013

Walt, Tina, Frank, Francesca and Giovanni, Lisa and Suzy; Linda and I are so saddened to hear of Betty's passing. It is never easy losing the family matriarch. You are all in our thoughts and may all the good memories help you to heal in such a difficult time. Our deepest condolences to the Groll and DePergola Families.

Kevin O'Donnell

October 5, 2013

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