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WALLINGFORD - Deborah Risen Farrell, 64, formerly of Aqueboque, Long Island, N.Y. and Queens, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Masonicare Health Center.
The family wishes to acknowledge the excellent care she received from the staff, especially Sarah Simon RN from the Southington VNA Hospice.
Deborah worked at United Airlines for 44 years where she met her late husband, John Farrell with whom she spent 38 memorable years. While working at United Airlines she made lifelong friends and traveled the world. She loved gourmet cooking, spending time with family and friends and going to Broadway plays. She and her husband were avid New York Mets fans.
She is survived by her loving sister, Lisa Silvestri and her husband, Peter, of Wallingford; her niece, Christina Mule and her husband, Seth; her nephews, Scott Blau and Nicholas Silvestri; her sister-in-law, Grace Donaldson and her husband, Jake, of Huntington, N.Y., and Maureen (Mrs. Daniel) Griffin, of East North Port, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Lynne Risen.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 21, at 12p.m. in the Chapel of St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, N.Y. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford.
www.wallingfordfh.com
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Still thinking of you, Debbie and Cherl. Love, Linda Alexander June 2023
Linda Alexander
Friend
June 13, 2023
Forever in our hearts You & JoAnne together singing & dancing & drinking every day like our NYC days!
Love ya Deb
Lydia
Friend
June 13, 2021
Miss you
Pete Silvestri
Family
August 30, 2020
I cannot say anymore than I did in 2014, except the Chinese food we used to share, driving to NYC to get Broadway tickets (using stubs) I always drove since Debbie did not1. How I miss those times and her. Just glad she and John are together forever as they were always meant to be.
Helen Harris
Friend
June 13, 2019
Debbie, God go a good one. You will be missed. I too remember the good old days at NYCRR in the Daily News building
Don Yuszkiewicz
June 26, 2014
You will always be in my heart and memories along with John. I know you hurt badly when he passed and never really recovered, but now you are at peace and together with John forever and ever. I will miss your friendship and laugh and most of all your gourmet cooking. May God Bless
Your brother in law
Peter Paul Silvestri
Wallingford Ct
Peter Silvestri
June 23, 2014
A beautiful soul has left us and returned to God. I know that God loves her more but Debbie will be sorely missed by me and I'm sure many others as well. I worked at United Airlines at the LGA location with Deb and she "always" was kind to me. Debbie will always be a precious gem but now she's a gem who is treasured in God's Heaven. Rest in peace my friend. I was truly blessed to know and have you in my life.
Joanie Smith
June 22, 2014
Oh my fellow Beepbeep. Sheila sent this message to me this morning. What wonderful memories. Two 18 year-old girls, one from Wallingford, CT and one from Lancaster, PA...thrown together in the Big Apple in 1968. We had a week at the Martha Washington Hotel for Women while we pounded the sidewalks in Queens looking for a place to live. I have such wonderful memories. Give Cheryl a hug and a kiss. Love, Linda
Linda Alexander
June 21, 2014
I was fortunate to work with Debbie in the Daily News building for United. We were on the tour desk together I can still see her beautiful smile and hear her infectious laugh. I'm so sorry for her family, and all of us who were so lucky to have her in our lives.
Ginny Kildoyle
June 21, 2014
Debbie and I worked at United LGAOZ for many years she was one of the first people I meet when I started in 1987 , she was always friendly, helpful and fun. I am very saddened to h
ear of her passing. May she rest in peace.
Donna Leondis
June 21, 2014
Debbie represented the United we were all proud to work for. Debbie was the epitome of United at that time.
She was kind, funny, loyal, generous, and took no nonsense. I consider myself fortunate to call Debbie my friend.
John has his love back. May they both rest in peace.
I worked with Debbie in the Daily News Building in NYC, Rockleigh, NJ, and at La Guardia airport.
My deepest sympathies,
Beth Friedman (Cohen)
June 21, 2014
Debbie, I'll always remember your warm smile and your hugs. Thank you for always being so nice and respectful to me while I was at United Airlines. I love the way you could always tell someone off in the nicest way. You are loved and missed by many.
Sharlene Jenkins (Former United Employee)
June 21, 2014
Debbie and I didn't work directly with each other at United, but I came in contact with her enough times to quickly see that she was a SUPER human being. She had a great sense of humor andshe made me laugh. I loved making her laugh as well. We playfully kidded each other about her Mets and Jets and my Yankees and Cowboys. She certainly was engaging and fun to be with... May God smile upon her and may He give her family strength.
Frank Spadone
June 21, 2014
RIP Debbie .God Grant Eternal light to shine her.
Evelyn Rivera
June 21, 2014
So sad to hear of Debbie's passing. She was so sweet to me when I first transferred to LGA and up until I left UAL. RIP sweetie!
Deanna
June 20, 2014
Debbie and I worked together at United in RES, at the Tour Desk, and at LGA. We shared fun times both at work and off work. I will always remember Debbie and John fondly. My deepest condolences to her family at this very sad time.
Diane Krakowsky-Brodis
June 20, 2014
RIP Debbie... We had so much fun at UAL and I will treasure the memories forever...Love ya Deb
Lydia & Charlie Wilson
Cranston RI
June 20, 2014
Dear Debbie, RIP, now you and John are together again. I remember all our good times at UAL and Broadway plays, driving to Rockleigh, LGA , so many memories. Gone to soon.
Helen Harris
June 20, 2014
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and UAL colleague Debbie Farrell. We will forever cherish the many happy memories of good times shared with Debbie and John on Long Island and in Queens.
Our heartfelt condolences to her family.
Neil & Kathy King
June 20, 2014
Safe journey Debbie. I hope you find peace.
Diana Wegel
June 20, 2014
Debbie you will be missed here on earth but know you are happy now that you are in Heaven with John.
JoAnne Santino
June 20, 2014
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