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Christine Michalec Obituary
She was born in Stafford Springs, daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Koday) Hornacek. Tina was the former vice president of John the Jackman Co. Inc. in Stafford Springs and was a member of the Nipmuck Trail Riders Snowmobile Club for over 30 years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Martin D. Michalec of Union; two children, Nancy Cleary and her husband, Peter, of East Lyme, and Gary Michalec and his wife, Rosemarie, of Willington; two grandchildren, Jason Michalec of Willington, and Courtney Goldenberg and her husband, Matthew, of Berkeley, Calif.; three sisters, Elizabeth Figura, Ann Willis and her husband, John, and Lillian Willis and her husband, Bill; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Stephen, John, William, and Francis Hornacek.
Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 E. Main St., Stafford Springs. Burial will follow in Stafford Springs Cemetery, Stafford Springs.
Calling hours are on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Evergreen Health Care Center, 205 Chestnut Hill Road, Stafford Springs, CT 06076; the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450; or to the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christine Michalec
July 20, 2010
Martin,
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Someone once told me: “Life is our Journey and Heaven is our Destination.” Look back on your wife’s journey; embrace who she was, what she did, how she loved, and how she was loved. She is now at her destination; she is at peace, void of pain, and full of your whole families love. She will wait for you to join her, after you have made your journey, be sure to make your journey as full of love and compassion as you possibly can…in her memory.
Bob Pacheco
NETRA BOD
Stephen George
July 17, 2010
RIP Christine. My condolences to your family and friends. You will surely be missed.
July 16, 2010
Martin, I'm very saddened by your loss. You and your family are in my prayers at this very difficult time. -Alan Eastman NECC ATV racer
Joanne Wozniak
July 13, 2010
Dear Martin and Family,
I cannot tell you how much it has meant to us to know Tina over the last 15 years or so. She was a wonderful, heartwarming and lovely lady. She always made me and my family feel so welcomed when we came to the Netra races or just to practice. Her smile and quiet ways around the races will sadly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joanne Wozniak, Michael and Brian
Colchester, CT
Tony Gasper
July 13, 2010
Sincere condolences to Martin and the Michalec family. Thank you for your steadfast support of the NETRA community.
Joe French
July 13, 2010
My sincere condolences to the entire family. Tina was very special to many people.
Tami Preve
July 13, 2010
Our sincere condolences... Martin, we will always remember Tina as she walked across the bridge with you at the Pee Wee motorcycle events with a smile on her face as she watched those little guys on the track. May all those memories and good times with Tina bring you and your family peace and comfort. Our deepest sympathy, The Preve Family (MVTR-Chichester, NH)
Paul Clough
July 13, 2010
Sorry for your loss Martin; our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Everyone within the NETRA family truly thanks you and Tina for your years of support
Len Howard
July 13, 2010
To the family of Tina Michalec: My deepest sympathies to you. Martin you and Tina have given so much to NETRA members of all ages over many, many years. While the NETRA family mourns Tina's loss, we celebrate her life and gratefully acknowledge her kind and generous manner.
Len Howard
Member, NETRA Board of Directors
Duane Call
July 13, 2010
Sorry about your family's loss.
NETRA # 959 Duane Call
Scott Fontaine
July 13, 2010
Martin and family, So sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of sadness.
July 13, 2010
Martin,
Our family offers our thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Our condolences.
The Patriarca family
July 13, 2010
Martin: Sorry to hear that Christine had passed on. I'm sure she will be missed by many. It was always a pleasure serving your insurance needs. My heart goes out to you at this time of your loss.
Dianna Swift (Mullen & Mahon Insurance Agent--Retired)
July 12, 2010
tina was an unbelivable, wonderful, warm, human being. nobody can say anything negative about her. i am truly sorry for her loss. my sincere condolences to martin and family.
jerry shinners
Dustin
July 12, 2010
Thank you Tina. You and Martin have always been so nice. My condolences to the family.
The Poulin Family
July 12, 2010
Very sorry for your loss Martin. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
July 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Marty and Mina Adamovage, Whitefield NH NETRA family
Jon Farr
July 12, 2010
Our sincerest condolences.
July 12, 2010
Martin
Sorry for your loss. 60 plus good years together. I can only imagine.
We looked foward to see you and Tina when the Netra series visited.
Ed Ventura
Pathfinders MC
Patrick Timothy
July 12, 2010
Martin and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Tina and Martin at the races.You welcomed us to your home and allowed us to enjoy ourselves.My deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Thomas Erdmann
July 12, 2010
Thanks for everything Tina. Your warm heart has touched all of us one way or another.
July 12, 2010
Martin, I can't thank you enough for all the joy you and and Tina brought to me and my family over the last 18 years. Tina would always have that special touch that all kids love.
She had a knack for making them feel so special.
The pictures I have of my then 6 year old son getting his first nervous novice trophy on your property in 1995 is one I will always cherish. The memories will last a lifetime. Our deepest sympathy. Robert, Karen, Kassia, and Tyler White
John Rantuccio
July 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paul Clipper
July 12, 2010
I read this obituary with great sadness. Tina was always a smile waiting to happen, a joyous presence when we came to visit for the motorcycle events. My heart goes out to Martin and family.
Curt & Sue HowardII
July 12, 2010
Sorry to hear of your family's loss.Tina's smile will be missed at all events!She will live on in the hearts of all NETRA members with out a doubt.
David Kanne
July 12, 2010
Martin, I am sending you Hugs from all in my family, Caleb, Nathan, Judy, and Sarah my youngest whom you remember has a birthmark on her face. Your lovely wife Tina and you took a special interest in my family but especially Sarah. Tina spent many hours capturing her on video tape in the Nervous Novice events over the years. The joy and freindship given to my family from You and Tina is indiscribable and forever in our minds. With all our love David Kanney and family (High Falls N.Y.)
Karl Woodman
July 12, 2010
Sorry for your loss.
July 12, 2010
Martin & family - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Tina will truly be missed by her large "extended" NETRA family.
Kevin, Jennifer, Julianne & Kaitlyn Howley
Nate Hubbard #60 Netra
July 12, 2010
Heart is out to Martin and family. Many many thanks for the use of you land for the Netra races. So sorry for your loss.
Mark, Jennifer, Zacharey & Jacob Zins
July 12, 2010
Martin, Gary, Rose & Family,
We were sorry to hear that Tina's brave battle had come to an end. We pictured Tina sitting in her swing during the races this weekend and knew that she was smiling down at all of her racing friends. God be with you throughout this new journey.
July 12, 2010
Martin and family - Tina was always so welcoming-we looked forward to seeing her at the NETRA events. I especially enjoyed our chats when RJ was practicing with Hans, and the times you would join several of us for picnics while our boys rode. (We always made sure we had cookies and brownies!) We will all miss her. Our deepest sympathy. Jim, Martha, and RJ Sherman
anthony beers
July 12, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss . There are many appreciative netra children and adults who have lost a guardian angel. Deepest sympathys
James White
July 12, 2010
Tina will be missed. James White
Bob Artibani
July 12, 2010
Real sorry for you loss Martin.
Artibani Family
Janet McCann
July 11, 2010
Martin and family,
Curt and I were saddened to hear about your loss of Tina. We enjoyed seeing her at the events at your farm and looked forward to a chat with her and her smile welcoming all the participant. She will definately be a bright star in heaven lighting up the skies with her smile. our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Curt and Jan McCann
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