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Berris Pantaluk Obituary

Berris S. (Lewis) Pantaluk, 68, of South Windsor, beloved wife of 30 years to Peter D. Pantaluk, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at Manchester Memorial Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.

Berris was born on June 26, 1944, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Bertrand and Iris (MacAulay) Lewis, and had been a resident of South Windsor since 1987. Berris was a graduate of New England Conservatory in music education and a graduate of Southern University, having earned her master's degree in education. She began her career as a special education teacher at Old Lyme High School and more recently she was employed as a home health aide for the Visiting Nurse and Health Services Inc. of Vernon until retiring due to her health. She was a longtime and very active member of Church of the Living God in Manchester.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Heather Rodgers of South Windsor; her two sons, Zachary Mitchell and his wife, Rebecca, of Wethersfield and Aaron Mitchell and his wife, Jacquelyn, of Raleigh, N.C.; her eight loving grandchildren; Ashley, Ola, Aliza, Carlitos, Grace, David, Anna, and Macaulay. She also leaves her two brothers, Douglas Carlson and his wife, Diane, of Branford and Aulay Carlson and his wife, Liz, of Dayton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Church of the Living God, 199 Deming St., Manchester.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at St. James Cemetery, 368 Broad St., Manchester.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Living God.

Holmes Funeral Home, Manchester, has care of the arrangements.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Nov. 24 to Nov. 28, 2012.
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With deepest sympathy may she RIP

Margaret Gibson

November 27, 2012

May the favor of God strengthen your family in this difficult season.

Elva

November 27, 2012

Mr Pantaluk and family, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Berris was such a kind and spirited soul. We will miss seeing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. sincerely, Karen, RN, Uconn Cancer Center.

November 27, 2012

God bless you and your loved ones ~ R.I.P.

Jane Dowling

November 27, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be here for you now.

Heidi Larson- Cleveland

November 27, 2012

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

JAMES CHESTER & FAMILY

November 26, 2012

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

November 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief

Crowley Family

November 25, 2012

Dear Berris, I know you do not have a computer, but you may find a way to read this. You are one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of calling a friend. I watched as you fought back against cancer for many years. You kept your humor and sarcasm intact, regardless of your pain. I think you believed that whether you were here on earth, or with God, you would accept it and go on being Berris. As a client, I made little money on you, yet you bothered me more than any other client. I think you just like to talk with me, and tie up my phone lines... I will miss you not being here for both of us to give each other a hard time, in a loving way, of course. I will forever feel your presence, think of you often. I was blessed to know you. I am sorry you never got that big juicy steak you often felt I should get you, after all the money I made on you. I will miss your sense of humor, your concern to others, and I will miss Berris Pantaluk, my friend. I love you Berris. Some say that when we die, we come back to earth as music. I will be listening for the music. Farewell my special friend. You will be missed.

Bob Fortier

November 25, 2012

Dear Peter and family, So very very sorry to hear of the passing of Berris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May it comfort you to know that she is in God's loving care now. Karen Romano Sztaba, Steve Sztaba & Ray Romano

Karen Romano Sztaba

November 25, 2012

Dear Heather,
So sorry to hear of Berris' passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kandie

Kandie Melendez

November 25, 2012

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester

November 25, 2012

Pete,

Sorry to learn of the loss of your wife.

Charlie Brocketto (MHS Band '63)

Charlie Brocketto

November 24, 2012

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