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Jill Hanzalik Obituary
Jill E. Hanzalik
1976-2010
and her infant son, Chase T. Hanzalik
WEST DOVER, VT Jill E. Harrington Hanzalik, 33, and her infant son, Chase Thomas Hanzalik, of 96 Ellis Brook Rd., West Dover, and formerly of Bernardston, Mass., died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield.Born in Greenfield, Mass., on Sept. 4, 1976, daughter of Philip Harrington and Wendy Dubois, she was a graduate of Pioneer Valley Regional School in 1994, and a 1998 graduate of the University of Massachusetts, with a bachelor's degree in sports management.
She married Joseph Hanzalik on May 16, 2009, in West Dover.
She had worked for the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and the National Basketball Association in business development, events, and attractions, working very closely with the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team. At the time of her death, she was employed at New Chapter in Brattleboro, in management.
She was a wonderful wife and very close to her entire family including aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was the love of Joe's life.
Jill is survived by her husband; her father, Philip Harrington and his wife, Sharon, of Turners Falls, Mass.; her mother, Wendy Dubois, of Bernardston; two brothers, Adams and his wife, Kearstin, of Bernardston, and Kevin and his wife, Kelly, of West Dover; two stepsisters, Leighann Parda and Angela Whelan; her father and mother-in-law, Joanne and Thomas Hanzalik, of Albany, N.Y.; two brothers-in-law, Matthew Hanzalik and his wife, Tamara, of Albany, and Thomas Hanzalik of Albany; and nieces and nephews, Jayden, Aiden, Addison and Liam.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. from the KIDDER FUNERAL HOME, 1 Parker Ave., Northfield, Mass., followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church, Main St., Northfield, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Thomas Lisowski, Administrator, will officiate. Calling hours will be Friday evening, Apr. 30 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home
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Memories and Condolences
for Jill Hanzalik
Patti Sue
May 24, 2010
Joe, Joanne, Tom & Family.I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with You.
Karan Wilson
May 10, 2010
I just this morning heard the news. I have not been in Mass for a long time, but I spent a lot of my younger years with Jill. We were in the first grade together. We spent many summers together. I was with her when she broke her arm. God Bless your family...My prayers are with you.
Lisa Ash
May 5, 2010
Joe and Kevin,
My heart actually hurt when I found out. I only wish there was something I could do. I am so very sorry for your unimaginable loss.
Patricia and Michael Parker
May 3, 2010
Dear Joe, Joanne, Tom and family,
On behalf of all our family, I want to express our sorrow at your tragic loss of loved ones so very young. May you find comfort together through your stong faith and love. Our family will keep you in our thoughts and our prayers. Love and God Bless! Pat Parker
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BMC LDRP RN
May 2, 2010
I would like to express my sorry for your loss. Treasure every memory that you have of them.
May 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Hold close those pictures and memories. Your wife and son will watch over you always.
another mom
April 30, 2010
im so sorry for your loss.my heart is with you and your family
Romano Family
April 30, 2010
Joey, we can't even begin to understand your loss. We are all praying for you and your families. May Jesus comfort you and guide you. All our love,
April 29, 2010
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." May you find comfort in the memories. You are in my thoughts.
~ A friend in Dover ~
Another Mom
April 29, 2010
My heart is with you, I cannot imagine your pain but I pray that each day will get better for you. Hang in there, your friends and family are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss.
April 29, 2010
Joe and family, Even though we only met for a short time during horrific circumstances, I will never forget the love you have for your wife and son. He was a beautiful baby and I will always keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget all of you and hope the love and support you have for each other will help you through. Toni K.- Chase's NICU nurse
Sher Ward
April 28, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of such a bright, happy, caring person such as Jill was. I worked with her, I sewed for her, I cared for her. I feel for her husband and family.
April 28, 2010
May god help your family through this unbearable time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurie Blair
April 28, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about this. Jill was so friendly, so beautiful and so full of life. I am thinking, every minute, of how much she is missed by her husband, her family and her peers. It is sad. Life doesn't make much sense some times, and I extend my deepest sympathy to her family and friends......
Just a mom
April 28, 2010
I am so very sorry I don't know you at all but reading this just broke my heart. I can not imagine what you as a family are going through. I want to send my condolences and pray that as you go on with life that they remain in your heart forever. Again I am just so very sorry. Lean heavily on each other right now and always.
April 28, 2010
Joanne, Tom and family. I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yvonne
Kim
April 28, 2010
Wendy,
Wish I could be there. My heart goes out to you. I have no words that could even come close to express how sorry I am. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 28, 2010
Joe and Kevin and families, Please accept our sincerest condolences on your unimaginable loss. Jill and Chase will be in our prayers as we know they will remain in your hearts. Jeanne & Larry Feldstein
Shannon Gillson
April 28, 2010
No words can express our sincere condolences for your loss. There is just no explanation of why this happens to such young people. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your family strength help you get through your grief and your memories bring you comfort.
The Gillson's
April 28, 2010
My thoughts are with you!
Doc Wallace
April 28, 2010
Joe, Kevin and Families: Haunani and I extend to you our deepest sympathies. We can't imagine the pain from this loss that you are enduring. Like all of us in the ski school family, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. ............ Doc Wallace
April 28, 2010
May God take care of this mother and child and give the famiy the strength to carry on. My heart aches for you.
Helen
April 28, 2010
I don't know you guys, but I am a mom, pregnant with my 2nd daughter who is due July 1st. My heart aches for you and I pray that you find comfort in Jesus' arms during this difficult time. God bless you.
Samira
April 28, 2010
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. My heart goes out to you and your family for this horrible loss. I will remember Jill forever. She always made me smile and laugh. I am so sorry.
April 28, 2010
Dear Wendy,
I received notice this morning from Miriam. I, quite simply, cannot find words to offer about this tragedy that you and your family face. Please know that I extend my deepest condolences.
Penny Massey
Deborah Hebert
April 28, 2010
Our deepest and sincerest sympathy to your family. Mike & Debbie Hebert
A MOM
April 28, 2010
So Sorry To Read About Your Loss Please Hold On To The Memories And Family And Friends During This Difficult Time. The Pain Will Get Easier As Time Passes But They Will Always Be A Part Of Your Life.
April 28, 2010
Words can not express our condolences. We are so sorry for your loss.
Scott and Julie
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