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Bessie Roman Obituary
OCT. 20, 1922 - JULY 4, 2013
Bessie passed away on July 4th with her daughter, Irene and son-in-law, Fred by her side. The daughter of Anargyros Capilos and Anastasia Gianacopolous, she was born in Norwich, Conn. She graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, Conn. After World War II her family bought and ran The Fountain in Rocky Hill, Conn., where she met her future husband, Alexander Roman. They spent many happy years together until his passing in 1987. In 1994 she moved to California and enjoyed helping at her daughter's craft shop where you would find her on Fridays. She made many close friends who treated her like family.
Bessie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Irene and Fred Yang, brother-in-law, Gene Rondeau, sisters-in-law, Elaine and Barbara Capilos; nephews; Roger and Kevin Capilos, Peter and David Rondeau, nieces; Mary Lou Garofalo, Catherine Haller and Blanche Capilos.
Bessie was predeceased by her husband, Al, her brothers; William, James and George Capilos, sisters; Mary Dzialo and Irene Rondeau, nephews; Peter and James Capilos.
Bessie's family would like to thank Mercy Medical Center, Anberry Rehabilitation Hospital and Bristol Hospice for their expert care and kindness. Contributions in her memory may be made to Bristol Hospice, 374 East Yosemite Ave. Ste 200, Merced, CA. 95340 or to a charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held in the fall in Conn.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bessie Roman
August 13, 2013
Thank you all for your kind words & great memories that you shared. Our email address is as follows.
[email protected]
Hugs to you all!
Irene
Kathy Winoski Seaha
July 21, 2013
Dear Irene,
I often thought of your mom long after she moved to be with you and Fred. Some of my happiest childhood memories are of you and your parents, and I always felt so welcome in your home. I was very sad to see that she had passed away, and I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Life was good on Parsonage St. back in the day, and your mom was one of the ladies that made it so.
Debra Stock
July 21, 2013
any mom who would eat chocolate mashed potatoes without being critical, is an amazing mom. Irene I remember her opening her home to a bunch of girl scouts, I was one, so we could earn our sewing badge. I still have that badge, she did most of the work, but I never forgot that. I still live here in town and whenever I pass your house on Parsonage, I think good thoughts. God bless you and your husband. Your mom was special to so many of us..
Debbie DeLillo Stock
July 20, 2013
Dear Irene & Fred,
I was so shocked & saddened to see this obituary today...You know that your Mom was like a 2nd mother to me. I am so sorry that I have been so bad at staying in touch. Please know that all my thoughts & love are with you. I have a picture somewhere of your mother, laughing & striking a pose like a dance step, with one hand in the air & other to her side & that is how I remember her. I know wonderful memories & your care of your mother will bring you peace. Please let me know when the services are & I will be there. Love, Donna Paholski DiMotta & family
Sandy Oconnell
July 20, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a special lady that would always listen, and if asked would give the BEST advice. She will be missed!
July 16, 2013
Aloha Fred and Irene,
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you for the loss of Bessie. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of bereavement. Our prayers are with you.
Aloha O'e,
Larry and Juliet and children, Canaan, Jacob, Keian and Kathleen.
July 16, 2013
I will always remember visiting her home and playing under the big tree. Love to you and your family. Jane Harrison
Bill and Charlotte Lemke
July 15, 2013
Irene and Fred: We are so thankful that we were able to meet Bessie. We will always have wonderful memories of the trips and dinners we shared over the years with all of you. She was a very special lady and will be missed by many. She was so proud of you and her "favorite" son-in-law.
Love you guys. Bill and Char
Catherine & Bill Haller
July 13, 2013
We're thinking of you and just want you to know that we're always here for you. Reading Aunt Bessie's obituary made me very sad yet again. You and Fred did a
great job.
Much Love,
Catherine & Bill
chris & sonny masaniai
July 13, 2013
fred & irene thank you for sharing bessie with us all. she will be missed.
David and Ann Bettis
July 13, 2013
Irene and Fred: Ann and are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Bessie was such a wonderful person. I enjoyed talking to her very much. God Bless you. David and Ann Bettis
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