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Alice Hammond Obituary
Norwich - Alice DePinto Hammond passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from complications of COVID Virus.
Alice was born in Harrison, N.Y., January 27, 1928, to the late John and Mary Pagano DePinto. After moving to Norwich, she married her beloved husband Arnold Hammond in St. Patrick's Cathedral. They remained married for 31 years until Arnold's passing in 1984.
Alice worked for the Norwich Board of Education as a school secretary for many years. Alice also had a long tenure as a local election poll worker.
She was a charter member of the Italian Women's Social Club. In 2010, Alice was honored as the Italian of the year. Proud of her Italian heritage, Alice and her husband made several trips to Italy.
She also loved family gatherings, weekly shopping trips and bus trips to New York where she enjoyed dining and theatre.
Alice is survived by her three children, Carol Wright (Steve Tumicki), Thomas Hammond (Kathy) and Mary Copeland (Gil). Seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren were a big part of her life as she enjoyed following them in all their endeavors.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick's. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Alice's name to St. Vincent de Paul Place, 120 Cliff St., Norwich, CT 06360.
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Nancy A. DePietro
November 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Alice was so special, a joy to be in her company. Had the opportunity to work with her at the elections, was always able to count on her. Alice was very active on committees, especially With the American Italian Women's Club, the Italian Festival, Italian Banquet and of cause the Italian Monument that was a dedication for all our families that came from Italy. It was great working with her on all the committees. You could always get a laugh from her. My prayers are with you all.
Mary Ellen Ring
November 5, 2020
Carol I am sorry to see your mother’s passing. She was a good neighbour to my Mom and Dad at 177. I enjoyed our chats when I visited as well. May she rest in peace. Mary Ellen Ring
Rena
November 5, 2020
I can’t think about Alice without seeing her amazing smile.
We would always share a laugh whenever we met.
Her down to earth way made it so enjoyable to talk with her.
She was my one of my aunts best friends and like family to all of us.
She attended so many of our family celebrations.
I’ll never forget working at the Italian festival with her and all the fun we had. Though she has passed and joined her loved ones and friends. We are not left empty of her presence. Her loving smile is a memory that will last forever.
Janice Ziembko
November 4, 2020
I will miss Alice’s smile from ear to ear whenever we gathered as a family and especially when the grandchildren were present. Alice was always kind and welcoming. She will be greatly missed.
Jolene (Beauregard) Ruffo
November 4, 2020
I’m sorry to learn of Alice’s passing. When I was the Language Arts Consultant and Assistant Principal at Wequonnoc School Alice was the school’s secretary. She was all business in the office and a wonderful lady to work beside. Alice’s sense of humor was appreciated by me and the teachers’ and other people on staff. Students and parents and guardians of Wequonnoc School were grateful of Mrs. Hammond’s kindness whenever they had dealings in the front office.
I know Alice is now out of pain and she’s been reunited with her wonderful husband and others who went before her to prepare Alice’s place at the table. While her family, especially her children and their families, will greatly miss her, Alice deserves to be at peace to receive the rewards of being with our dear Savior Jesus Christ. She was a woman of strong faith and our Christian faith tells us we will see Alice once again at the time of our death.
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