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CALIFANO, Marilyn (Gleason)
Marilyn (Gleason) Califano, of Newington, the loving wife for 50 years of Louis Califano, passed away on Sunday, (December 11, 2011), at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born in Hartford to the late William and Julia (Rohan) Gleason, Marilyn moved to Newington 48 years ago where she raised her family. Marilyn was employed by Elizabeth Green School in Newington, was a member of St. Mary's Church in Newington as well as a member of the Senior Group at the Newington Knights of Columbus. She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and cherished her frequent trips to Foxwoods with her husband, Louis. In addition to her husband, she leaves her two sons, William Califano and Michael Califano both of Newington, her daughter Susan Gammie and her husband John of Wethersfield; her grandchildren, Leah and Steven Califano, and Lauren and Tyler Gammie.
Marilyn's funeral service will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 15 at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave. Newington, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Newington. She will be laid to rest in West Meadow Cemetery in Newington immediately following the Mass. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at Newington Memorial. Memorial donations in Marilyn's name may be made to St. Mary's Church, 626 Willard Ave. Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory with her family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.
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Patti Sharasheff
December 27, 2011
Mr. Califano, Sue, Billy & Michael - I just found out on Sunday about your loss. I am so sorry. She was such a wonderful person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Hurley
December 19, 2011
Dear Sue and Family,I am so sorry about your mom. I had no idea until Saturday. Please accept our sincere condolences. The Hurley Family
December 18, 2011
To the Gammie Family
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I remember seeing your mom at Tyler's baseball game with her husband and commenting how beautiful they are. I just heard of the news today and I felt so bad because I definately would have been there for you guys. I can definately feel your pain its an unbelievable feeling but that's what real love does to people but its better to have loved than not loved at all. Keep the memories of your mom alive.
Donna & Lewis Glynn
Jim and Pat Brozowsky
December 15, 2011
Califano Family--What a shock to learn of Marilyn's death. Want a wondersful women with a great sense of humor. Pattie and I will miss her. God Bless you and the family at this difficult time. Jim and Pat Brozowsky
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Greg Solari
December 15, 2011
Bill and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
December 14, 2011
LOU & BILLY IT`S WITH DEEP SYMPATHY WE EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL TOMMY & VAL MCBRIDE
Cynthia Gammie
December 14, 2011
Lou, Susan, Billy, Michael, John, Leah, Steven, Lauren, and Tyler-You were blessed with such a loving Wife, Mom, and Grandma for many years. God has blessed you all. Marilyn was a doll. We loved all the family gatherings with her there. It was so much fun making Marilyn laugh. Thank God for the memories. We will miss her. Love, Cynthia, Leigh, Troy, Judd, and Chad Gammie OOXX
December 14, 2011
Dear Lou , Billy, Michael & Susan,
Nanny and I were absolutely shocked and heartbroken to learn of Marilyn's passing. All of you have our deepest sympathy. May God bless Marilyn and all of you and help you through this most sad and difficult time.
Chuck & Nan Carron
Deborah Silvestri
December 13, 2011
To Sue, John, Lauren, Tyler and Mike Califano and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you during this very difficult time. We are all thinking of you.
Debbie, Pelino, Justin and Amy Silvestri
Mike and Mary Connolly
December 13, 2011
Lou, Billy, Sue and Michael -
What a shock this news was and so upsetting. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss of a great lady. We will remember you all in our prayers.
Brian Skehan
December 13, 2011
Dear Califano family;
Sincere condolences.
Janet Johnson
December 13, 2011
Bill, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. Cherish your good times. I send my love and prayers.
Linda Zullo
December 13, 2011
Lou & Family .We are so sorry to hear about you wife and mom You are in our prayers and thoughts. Linda & Frank Zullo
December 13, 2011
To"Mike" and the entire Califano family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time: From your family at the Elizabeth Green School!
December 13, 2011
Sue, John, Lauren and Tyler,Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Denise, Kurt & Brenden Griffith
Kyle Schatz-Charette
December 13, 2011
To The Califano Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family in the passing of your Mom. May your memories last in your heart forever.
Pat Carey
December 13, 2011
Louie, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Marilyn was so special and will be remembered by her friends always.
Kelly Orsini
December 13, 2011
Sue & family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Hoping the memories will forever keep her spirit alive in your hearts.
Mike & Kelly Orsini
December 13, 2011
To mike, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. JWMS Cafe Staff
Francoise & Peter Ryczak
December 13, 2011
Our sympathy and prayers are with you Lou and to your family.
LOVE AND LIGHT
Patrick Simard
December 13, 2011
may love and light comfort you in your darkest hour, i hope inner peace comforts your soul and may the wings of an Angel protect you in your time of need
Tim Scott
December 13, 2011
Lou,Billy and the entire Califano family,
Our prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Your mother was a sweetheart and we will all miss her and her awesome smile.
Tim & Cheryl Scott
December 13, 2011
"To Mike and his family, My deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your mother. may you take comfort in knowing you have a special guardian angel to watch over you all. My prayers are with you."
Love. Christine Rowe
thomas fravel
December 13, 2011
To the Califano Family
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom.May all the great memories of her life get you threw these sad times,Are thoughts and prays are with you.The Fravel
Bob and Dawn Spano
December 13, 2011
To Lou,Bill,and Califano Family,
No words can describe the sorrows that are felt by us of such wonderful people.. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love,
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
December 13, 2011
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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