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Melissa Albin Obituary
Melissa Konecny Albin, 42, of Durham, died at The Connecticut Hospice in Branford on Thursday, September 5, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Mark H. Albin.
Melissa was born in Bridgeport, January 23, 1971, the daughter of John and Patricia Lacroix Konecny of Shelton. A loving mother and wife, Melissa'a true gift was sharing her love of reading with children, first at libraries in Cheshire and North Haven, but ultimately as the Head of Children's Services at Durham Public Library. Over 10 years she cherished the opportunity to share her favorite stories with as many families as she could. Even through her illness, she spent as much time as she could helping in the library of Brewster Elementary School. Although not originally from Durham, Melissa was a very active member of the community that she loved.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her children, Ethan Bates and Olivia Bates; her stepchildren, Zachary Albin and Zoey Albin; her brothers, Douglas Konecny, Michael Konecny and his wife Lori and Kevin Konecny; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Connie Albin; and her nieces and nephews, Jack and Stella Konecny, Alex and Cameron Smith, Alex and Zachary Bates, and Ryan and Tyler Catapano.
Her family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. directly in St. Colman Church in Middlefield. Interment will be in Mica Hill Cemetery, Durham. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to the Bates / Albin Children's Education Fund, c/o The Wallingford Funeral Home 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, www.wallingfordfh.com
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for Melissa Albin
Olivia Bates
December 11, 2021
Not a day goes by that I don´t miss you mommy.
Janice Mooney-Frank
August 31, 2021
Melissa you would love your flag of Dixie that I see every time we visit. Henry is now with Kevin bouncing around just like Dixie's with you.
Jan Mooney-Frank
September 1, 2020
Melissa every time I visit Kevin, I am glad you are by his side. Miss you.
May 27, 2014
Think of you so often. You are missed and loved by so many people. I remember all the laughs we had and it helps to make things a little easier.
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March 22, 2014
I will miss you forever.
Charlie and Regina DiBenedetto
October 7, 2013
Dear Dr. Albin,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved wife.
Alisha DiBenedetto
October 6, 2013
So so sorry for your loss.
September 21, 2013
So sorry Zach and Ethan. Know she is always by your side.
Mrs. Linda Pare
Kathy Grasso
September 18, 2013
Mark.... I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Clifford
September 16, 2013
To Melissa's family:
I am terribly sorry to learn of Melissa's passing. This has been a difficult time for you during her illness. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on a life well lived, albeit short, but nonetheless exuding a legacy of love, kindness and generousity. May her love for you comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.
Sincerely,
Sincere
Kathy & Steve Nizen
September 11, 2013
Dear Dr. Albin,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Melissa's passing. Although we did not know her well, we knew what a sweet and caring woman she was. We wish your family strength at this time when you need it most.
Laurianne DeMartino
September 11, 2013
Dear Dr. Albin. I am so sorry for your loss. Your wife sounds like she was a well loved woman. You take care of my bunnies Flopsy and Cheyenne. May Goddess comfort you and your family. Blessed Be.
The DeMartino Family
September 10, 2013
Dear Mark, there are no words as to how sorry we are for you and your beautiful family. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Bill and Sandy
Mike Fitzgerald
September 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friend Doug and the whole Konecny family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Mike-Nicole Fitzgerald.
Sharon Cerasoli
September 9, 2013
Mark and family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you all! Melissa was such a lovely person, always smiling, wonderful children's librarian. My son Ben, almost 18, was lucky to be in Melissa's preschool storytime when she worked in North Haven..I had the opportunity to get to know her as a colleague as well..
She made such an impact on all the young lives she touched, and most importantly as dedicated mother and wife..
Thinking of you in the days ahead
Evelyn and Anthony Kearns
September 9, 2013
Dear mark and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mellissa was a wonderful person who my children adored. she will be greatly missed.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
September 9, 2013
With our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of Melissa's family.
She is a beautiful person who has raised wonderful children and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her!
Sincerely,
The Reardon/Manzione Family
Krystyn & Anthony
Quinn, Avery & Blake
Diane Demetriades
September 9, 2013
Dear Albin and Konecny family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope the fact that Missy was able to touch so many people with her love is of comfort to you always. A loving person with an amazing and supportive family.
Suellen Heinrich
September 8, 2013
Dear Mark and Family,
I was very lucky to work with Melissa in our Children's Librarian Round Table. We will all miss her.
Sincerely,
September 8, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Albin Family. Melissa you will be greatly missed and always remembered in our hearts.
The Paulson Family
LINDA PALMER
September 8, 2013
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ALBIN FAMILY MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND I HAVE SPENT MANY AFTERNOONS VISITING THE CHILDRENS LIBRARY. GOD BLESS NANNY AND PAYTON
Maryann & Richard Adaszynski
September 8, 2013
To the Albin, Bates & Konecny family,
Melissa was truly a beautiful person inside and outside. May it give you some comfort knowing she is smiling and reading to all the children in heaven... but will never forget her children here on earth. We are praying for your strength and are so sorry for your loss.
With our deepest sympathy,
The Kelly's
September 8, 2013
They say only the good die Young.
Not in this case.. she was better than good!
Wayne Tonning
September 8, 2013
With Deep sympathy to you and your family. I was a childhood friend from Longfellow Road.
The Kelly Family
September 8, 2013
God Bless your family at this difficult time. We are praying for your strength and are so sorry for your loss.
Rhonda Orozco
September 7, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy.
September 7, 2013
So much love to Mark, Ethan, Olivia, Zachary and Zoey, as well as the entire Bates/Albin family. A love story like Mark and Melissa's is an example for us all.
Heidi Perry-Hipp
September 7, 2013
So much love to Mark, Ethan, Olivia, Zachary and Zoey, as well as the entire Bates/Albin family. A love story like Mark and Melissa's is an example for us all.
Art & Coleen Clark
September 7, 2013
Missy had an infectious smile and she always made us laugh! She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her!
Tony and Debbie DelMastro
September 7, 2013
Melissa,
May this candle shine for you always.
Anthony,Debbie,and the Boy's DelMastro
September 7, 2013
Uncle John, Aunt Pat, Mark, and family
We will forever remember our cousin Melissa, She will always be in our prayers. She is at peace now with her family in heaven. Our Love to you all. The DelMastro Family
Angela Beach
September 7, 2013
Melissa and I used to laugh a lot and have fun working together at the North Haven Library. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Genny Warner
September 7, 2013
Mark, I wanted to say how sorry I am for your incredible loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gretchen Koshko
September 7, 2013
Mark and family, My deepest condolences to all of you. Melissa was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. Just remember she is at peace and watching over all of you. RIP Sweet Melissa. Love you always Aunt Gretchen
Sally & Frank Dwyer
September 7, 2013
Dear Mark and Family: We are so very sorry at the loss of your precious Melissa. Melissa had a beautiful light that always shone around her, both inside and out. She was such a warm and amazing person with a smile that dazzled you. I was so fortunate to get to know her through my many visits at the library. Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your precious family at this very difficult time. Please know that she was loved by all who knew her and she will be forever missed.
Betsy Ganim-Cowette
September 7, 2013
I remember Melissa fondly from high school, she was a sweetheart. My sincerest condolences to her family for their loss.
Betsy Ganim-Cowette
September 7, 2013
I remember Melissa fondly from high school. She was a sweetheart. My sincerest condolences to her family.
Ray and Lois Mayo
September 7, 2013
Dear Pat, John and family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your daughter. Heaven has a new angel. Peace be with you all. Ray and Lois
September 7, 2013
Dear Mark and Family,
We want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Mellissa was truly a beautiful person inside as well as outside. We feel
fortunate to have known her.
We will keep all of you in our prayers.
With our deepest sympathy,
Dennis and Marie Demartino
J K
September 7, 2013
My heartfelt condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time of intense grief and always. (1 Cor 15:26). I'm very sorry for your loss.
September 7, 2013
A truly wonderful person taken to soon - a sad, sad time. We love you,
LBM and Family
Jerilyn Fleck
September 7, 2013
You're an inspiration to all the children of our community. You taught them to love and respect books. Your legacy will continue to live on in our hearts.. our community and our libraries. Thank you for touching the lives of my children.
Andrea Rochniak
September 7, 2013
Dear Pat and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult loss of your daughter. May you find comfort in your memories. Please know I am here for you.
September 7, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Melissa welcomes Eleanor with her all star smile!
September 7, 2013
Dear Mark, Ethan, Olivia, Zachary and Zoe:
We extend to you our deepest sympathies! Melissa was her own special kind of beautiful! Love,
Jan,Kevin,Greg,Emilie & Melanie Frank
Connie Albin
September 6, 2013
Sweet Melissa, or Uncle Missy, as we call her. Miss you already.
Melissa and Mark enjoying the Carribean sun and beach
Rob & Virginia Olson
September 6, 2013
Melissa in her element
Rob & Virginia Olson
September 6, 2013
September 6, 2013
Dear Mark and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories.
Sincerely,
Arnie & Jill Goldman
Canton, CT
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