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Audrey Sanelli Obituary

Audrey (Murray) Sanelli, 86, of West Hartford, Conn., beloved wife of Luigi Gabriel Sanelli, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Hartford Hospital. She was born Dec. 23, 1933, in Hartford, Conn., daughter of the late Daniel Joseph and Natalia Frances (Felitsky) Murray and had lived in Old Lyme, Conn., and Englewood, Fla., for many years prior to moving to West Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Sanelli was a Teachers Aid for East Granby Public Schools for many years prior to her retirement. She was a sacrosanct of Christ the King Church in Old Lyme, Conn., a member of the Duck River Garden Club, East Granby Ladies Guild, and a charter member of the East Granby co-operative Kindergarten. Audrey enjoyed gardening, spending time at the beach, travel, entertaining and basket making.

In addition to her husband of 41 years, she is survived her children, Blake Brousseau and wife Linda of Joshua Tree, Calif., Rand Brousseau and wife Jean of Englewood, Calif., and Meghan Mahan of Simsbury, Conn.; her stepdaughters, Virginia Sanelli, Lou Ann Dinolfo and Mary Lou Sanelli and grandchildren, Layla Hobbs, Sean Brousseau, Craig Brousseau, Kevin Mahan and Matthew Brousseau. She was predeceased by her brother, Daniel J. Murray, II.

A graveside service was held at the Duck River Cemetery, 3 Bittersweet Lane in Old Lyme, Conn. A celebration of life service will be planned at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the National Park Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 17394, Baltimore, MD 21298-9450. The Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury, Conn., is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Audrey's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.

"A pretty maid, a live wire, the kind of which we never tire."

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Published by Sun Newspapers on Nov. 29, 2020.

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Ezeko & Rossy

November 30, 2020

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends.
May you all be comforted as you cherish the wonderful memories shared as well as the beautiful words of comfort from God. To comfort “ All who mourn “ . (Isaiah 61:1,2)
Brings you a measure of solace and peace during this very difficult time.

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Robert E Brousseau

November 17, 2020

My family and I have many wonderful memoires with Aunt Audrey. When visiting Connecticut from Texas our first stop was always Aunt Audrey's home for her Birthday she was always very gracious and giving. My children loved there visits to the beach with her and the evening walks into town for treats. I will always remember my skiing holidays with her and my cousins and very grateful for those invitations. I will miss her humor and kindness. Our prayers and love are with Aunt Audrey and family. Robert, Karen, Caitlin, Mike, Rob, and Stephanie.

Mary Louise Rogers

November 15, 2020

Audrey was one of a kind. I worked with her at Allgrove School. Anytime there was mischief around you knew that Audrey had something to do with it. There was something about a piano and John Haley. Someone pushed someone down the hall on top of the piano. I didn't see it but it is part of Allgrove School's lore. Audrey made the world a better place. My condolences to her family.

Elaine and Mike Sponzo

November 15, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dwell on the good times you shared.

John Cusano

November 15, 2020

Our condolences & prayers for Audrey and to her family.
God Bless,
the Cusano family

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