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Eleanor Crisci Obituary

Eleanor Alena Crisci, 80 years old, of Sandy Hook, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Danbury Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony "Tony" Crisci. Surviving are her daughter Pauline Crisci-Goncalves and her son-in-law Alan Goncalves of Bridgewater, her son Gary Crisci of Newtown and her daughter Karen Crisci Ditullio and son-in-law Richard Ditullio of Roxbury; grandchildren Jessica Crisci, Johnny Koschel, Tyler Crisci; grand step daughter Lauren Ditullio; siblings Stephen Tantillo and Sandy Deanne residing in South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. Eleanor loved her family beyond words can express and she is now their guardian angel watching over them. Eleanor was born in Manhattan, NY, to late Peter and Rosaria "Sadie" Tantillo. In her early years, she was a supervisor for Macy's Department Store in Manhattan and a licensed New York beautician. In 1992, Eleanor and her late husband, Tony, established Newtown Car Care Center, Inc. She was a very successful businesswoman. Eleanor was a longtime Brookfield resident and later resided in Newtown before moving to Sandy Hook eight years ago. Over the years, she enjoyed various interests and hobbies: oil painting, ceramics, gardening, luncheons and card games with her friends, crossword and word search puzzles, watching Lifetime movies, cooking, needlepoint, knitting, and sewing. Most of all, she enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. A funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West St., Newtown. Entombment will follow at Saint Peter Garden Mausoleum, Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury. Family and friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main St., Newtown, Friday, September 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps at PO Box 344 Newtown, CT 06470. Eleanor was beloved by her family and friends, and will be greatly missed.

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Published by The News-Times on Sep. 15, 2010.

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August 7, 2012

It has been almost two years since you left us. It feels so much longer.You are always on my mind and in my thoughts.
There have been difficult times,but
your loving family and friends upheld your memory.Please rest in peace, knowing how much we love you.

September 10, 2011

It has been one year since you left us. Gary and I miss you more than words can say.I know you are watching over us.I know you always will.
This has been such a hard year without you, but we are thankful we have eachother.You are loved and missed by your friends and family.

September 7, 2011

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal.

September 17, 2010

Our love and thoughts go out to you all. Eleanor was always a kind, thoughtful,, generous lady, mother and friend. I know she will be missed. Remember the good times. Love, Pat and Tom Pollak - New Bern, N.C.

Erika Hoschke-Wallace

September 16, 2010

My Dearest Aunt Eleanor,

My heart aches in sadness and my tears continuously flow. No words can express the pain of not embracing you again. I love you so very much. Your smile fills my memories with safty and with love.
My Mom's bestfriend and sister you are with her again.
My beautiful Aunt Eleanor, As I cry out-loud for my loss of someone so special to me I hear your voice "Don't cry it's ok it is life you will see me again" For I have learned so much from you.
You will always be embedded in my heart.
And I will always be your Porcelain Doll
Till we meet again
All my love to you,
Erika

Karen and Gary I am so sorry, I love you both
My sweet little cousin Pauline you are so strong. I know Aunt Eleanor is proud of you. I can see her smiling at you.

In Memory:

The Rose Beyond The Wall

A rose once grew where all could see
Sheltered beside a garden wall
And as the days passed swiftly by
It spread its branches strait and tall
One day a beam of light shone through
Crevice that opened wide
The rose bent gently toward its warmth
Then passed beyond to the other side
The rose blooms there its beauty even greater
Nurtured by God's own loving care
-Arthur Unknown

I love you Aunt Eleanor thank you for everything you have been for me
Rest with the angles

Jessica Belowich

September 16, 2010

To Pauline and Family,

My deepest sympathy for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. I will always remember Eleanor's smiling face sitting at Excel doing her crosswords while she waited for you and Alan to take her to lunch or PT. She always had kind words and never failed to make me laugh. She will be remembered with only the fondest memories.

steve babasick

September 16, 2010

To Gary and family.. my deepest sympathy is with you and your family

Doreen Bernardini

September 15, 2010

My Sweet Aunt Eleanor,
Although our hearts our saddened and our eyes are filled with tears
Our hearts bestow the memory of one we held so near.
Rest peacefully in heaven, with angels by your side
Knowing you were loved more than words could possibly describe.

As I gaze up to the heavens on a crisp and starry night.
Or follow the poetic dance of a hummingbird in flight.
Perhaps a gentle breeze skipping gracefully over morning dew
In everything that’s beautiful, I will always think of you.
Love your niece, Doreen

Pauline Goncalves

September 15, 2010

Dear Mom My Guardian Angel,
I love you and miss you so much! You are so special to me and I can’t imagine life without you. You made me feel so loved for 35 years. I will always cherish our special memories close to my heart. We will meet again in heaven someday my best friend.

Love always,
Pauline

In Memory of My Mother
You were a precious gift from God above,
so much beauty, grace and love.
You touched our hearts in so many ways,
your smile so bright even on the bad days.
You heard God's whisper calling you home,
you didn't want to go and leave us alone.
You loved us so much, you held on tight,
till all the stregnth was gone and you could no longer fight.
He had called your name twice before,
you knew you couldn't make him wait anymore.
So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away,
knowing that with our love we will be together again some day.

Doreen Bernardini

September 15, 2010

My Sweet Aunt Eleanor,
Although our hearts our saddened and our eyes are filled with tears
Our hearts bestow the memory of one we held so near.
Rest peacefully in heaven, with angels by your side
Knowing you were loved more than words could possibly describe.

As I gaze up to the heavens on a crisp and starry night.
Or follow the poetic dance of a hummingbird in flight.
Perhaps a gentle breeze skipping gracefully over morning dew
In everything that’s beautiful, I will always think of you.
Love your niece, Doreen

Richard Paltauf

September 15, 2010

Gary and family,
I'm sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich Paltauf and family.

Tammy McVey-Camilleri

September 15, 2010

Dear Pauline,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember what a special relationship you and your Mom had. I will always remember the many times Alan would bring her to Excel and then all of you would go out for a special lunch. She was such a special lady and so full of life. She was so proud of you and beamed when she saw you coming down the hallway.

Tammy McVey-Camilleri

September 15, 2010

I cannot even begin to find the words to describe the feelings of loss radiating through my entire being.
You were so strong and brave, and I only hope that some of your strength and determination can help me get through the days ahead.

len, peg wood

September 15, 2010

our deepest sympathy of your loss

Pauline Crisci-Goncalves

September 15, 2010

To my guardian angel in heaven. I miss you so much!

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