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Therese Pontillo Obituary
She was the loving and devoted wife of the late John F. Pontillo for 54 years. The daughter of the late Margaret (McGloin) and Luke Martin, Therese was born on Feb. 11, 1931, at St. Francis Hospital. She was raised in Hartford and attended local schools, graduating from Hartford Public High School. She worked at The Travelers Insurance Co. for several years before leaving to raise her family. She later returned to the work force, retiring from the State of Connecticut's secretary of state office. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Therese enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, card games, and playing mah-jongg, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
A loving and caring mother, grandmother, and sister, she leaves three daughters and sons-in-law; Linda and Stanley McFarland of Manchester, Patricia and Michael Moore of West Hartford, and Karen and Mark Viklinetz of South Windsor; a son, Robert Pontillo of South Windsor; and two grandchildren, Megan and Matthew Viklinetz of South Windsor. She is also survived by her twin sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Herbert "Bud" Regan of East Hartford; two brothers-in-law, Joseph Pontillo of West Hartford and Richard Pontillo of Avon; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, at 9 a.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in South Windsor. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.
Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Therese was a cancer survivor, and memorial donations in her name may be made to: St. Francis Cancer Center, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06104.
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Linda Lantsberger
August 15, 2013
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Linda, Mark, Annie and Marcia
Lisa Griggs
August 14, 2013
Pat, I am really sorry for your loss!! The love of a mom can never be replaced but I hope the memories will guide you through this difficult journey.
Marsha Viklinetz-Salt
August 13, 2013
My heart aches for you and your family during this time. Your mother was such an amazing person and she will truly be missed. My sincere condolences.
Laura Emilia
August 12, 2013
Linda
Samantha and I are so sorry to hear about your mother. We are thinking of you during this sad time. Hopefully we will return to CT in time to see you on Wednesday.
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Gladys Matos
August 12, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Pontillo family.
Yolanda Figueroa-Ward
August 12, 2013
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing...{{{hugs}}}
DEATH leaves a heartache no one can heal...LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal...may your wonderful memories of your mom help get you through these heartfelt days. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. May she rest in paradise...
Wanda Pelletier
August 12, 2013
Linda,
My hearfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Wanda
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
August 12, 2013
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
roy flanagan
August 11, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joan Gionfriddo
August 11, 2013
Linda and family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was an amazing, fantastic woman...and most of all a wonderful mom to all of you.
Love,
Joan
Anita Carpenter
August 11, 2013
My most sincere condolences to the family.
Shirley DiTommaso
August 11, 2013
I will miss Aunt Therese very much she was the kindest and most thoughtful Aunt. With deepest sympathy to my cousins and their family.
Love and much "Chocolate Kisses" :-) Shirley D.
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