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Emma Colon-Aponte Obituary

Emma Iris Colon-Aponte, born in Puerto Rico on May 11, 1931, passed away Friday, July 19th at the age of 88 in her home after suffering from dementia for many years. Although God never blessed her with her own children, she didn't have a shortage of family as her sisters and brothers blessed her with many nieces and nephews. During the last year of her life, she moved to Connecticut and was cared for by her niece Virgen (Maria Romero), with help from Virgen's daughter (Virginia Rodriguez) and Virgen's granddaughter (Desiree Gerena). During her final days, she was surrounded by loved ones including her sisters. She spent her final hours surrounded by 3 generations of nieces, who kept vigil by her side to ensure she wasn't alone when God came to take her home. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, July 23rd at DeLeon Funeral Home, located on 104 Main St. Hartford, CT from 4-8 pm, with a mass on Wednesday at 10 am at St. Lawrence O'Toole Church, located on 494 New Britain Ave. Hartford, CT.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 23, 2019.

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Rest In Peace Titi Iris

Virginia Rodriguez

July 24, 2019

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Luis Rivera

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Lucy Sierra

July 22, 2019

R.i.p my titi Emma iris will be missing u very much love always

Margie Calderon

July 22, 2019

Virginia and family, it is with deep sympathy we share in your loss and mourning! But we also rejoice in that your beloved aunt is now in perfect peace, and knowledge and full of grace with our Savior. May you and family find peace and comfort soon.
Margie

Sandra Horvath

July 22, 2019

Love you Titi, you will be missed. Love Sandy( Cindy) , Joe, Lindsey And Logan.

July 22, 2019

Titi Iris, you will be dearly missed. I have such fond memories of when you lived with us in Chicago Illinois. You were cute as a button and small in stature but you were certainly a firecracker. We love you. Sandra ( Cindy), Joe, Linsey and Logan Horvath.

DeLeon Funeral Home

July 23, 2019

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

De Leon Funeral Home

104 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106

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24

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10:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence O'Toole Church

494 New Britain Ave., Hartford, CT

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104 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106

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