Name: Calling hours for Regina J. Kasper
Start: 2014-01-15T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Biega Funeral Home - Middletown

Regina J. (Rena) Kasper age 94, long time resident of Middletown, beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Kasper, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014. She was born the 13th child of 16 in Gardner, MA on May 8, 1919 of the late Alexander and Alexandria Plona. She is survived by son John T. (Jack) and his wife Hope of Middletown and son Andrew J. (Andy) and his wife Karen of West Boxford, MA, granddaughters Tina Cornwall and her husband Peter, Jill and Erin Kasper, and grandson in law Joshua Burger, great-granddaughters Dionna Kasper, Jenna Cornwall and great-grandsons Dylan and Luke Burger, sisters Elizabeth (Bette) Lehermitt, Cecelia (Ces) Fasciglione, all of whom she loved so dearly.Besides her husband and parents, Rena was predeceased by her granddaughter Kristina (Kris) Burger, sisters Sophie, Mae, Josephine, Alice, Sister Mary Laeticia (Stella), Viola, Nancy, Sister Mary Febronia (Jeanette), Veronica (Ronnie), and Dorothy (Dot) and brothers John, Joseph and Frank (Frankie) all of whom she also loved so dearly. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 79 South Main Street (church entrance: Hubbard Street), Middletown, CT. Burial will follow at the State Veterans Cemetery located on Bow Lane in Middletown. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown. In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made in Rena's name to Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living, 58 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479.To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 14, 2014.

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Arlene Havard

January 8, 2024

Remembering Rena fondly, and all her wonderful earrings-some for every occasion and holiday! Hello Andrew and Jackie!

Arlene Havard

January 8, 2023

It´s uncanny. On the very day before I received this email, I was telling my traveling companion about how much fun it was camping with another family-the Kaspers- and what sparkle Rena shared. I´m sure her bright light shines down on all of us.

January 24, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Deb McBrien Gill

Jane Matilainen-Schulz

January 19, 2014

So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Fond memories of your Mom at Babcia and Jadek Plona's house on Wright street on Gardner! We've lost another great Plona!

Arlene Havard

January 17, 2014

Dear Jack and Andrew and families,

I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She' s the last of the generation that raised us kids. She was so good to my parents and all of us. She was so spunky and lively and pretty. I always loved her earrings; I definitely knew what holiday it was when I saw Rena's earrings. I'll never forget the wonderful camping trips on Cape Cod, and how supportive she was to mom trying to make pancakes for 6 kids on a camp stove. But no wonder, I don't think I ever realized that Rena was one of 16 kids! It's so sad when they leave us, but we will never forget them. My condolences to all of you. Arlene Pickup Havard

Ray Hubbard

January 17, 2014

I was sorry to read of Rena's passing. I remember her well in the neighborhood and at St. Pius X Church. My condolences to Jack and Andrew and their families.

January 16, 2014

Rena and Tommy were great friends to my parents and so good to us kids. I have wonderful memories of our families getting together (picnicking, waterskiing and camping. Rena really did liven things up and was so much fun to be around. I loved her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kathy Lieberman Pickup

Linda Henry

January 16, 2014

Hope, Jack and all of your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. She is now at rest with your family in heaven, especially Kris and your Dad, Jack. She was a character, always fun to be around in years past when we got together. Love your cousin Linda and Aunt Arlene and our families.

Janet Lake

January 16, 2014

Rena, you and Tommy will always hold a special place in my heart. I have the fondest memories of the whole Kasper family. God Bless you all.
Love, Janet Pickup Lake

January 15, 2014

Rena was a very special person to our family. I have very nice memories of her and Tom. Our families shared many camping trips together and she will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts are with with you.

Carol Pickup Cross

January 14, 2014

Jack & Hope
John and I are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. John & Deb Milardo

January 14, 2014

One of the best Aunts a child and adult could ever have. I will miss you always,
Aunt Rena. May you rest in peace.

Pam Fasciglione
East Hartford, CT

Erin Kasper

January 14, 2014

You are dearly missed Gram! I am looking forward to honoring your life and anticipating your joyous reunion with your family in heaven.

Dennis Pat and Shannon Mckenna

January 14, 2014

Very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Lori Petras

January 14, 2014

Rena was a loving influence in my life. She was kind and thoughtful I always felt welcome at her house. She kissed you when she saw you and when you left. A wonderful lady! May she rest in peace.

January 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

God bless...
Sam
of the Middletown Press

... and I think of
Kris often <3

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