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Adrienne Baumgartner Obituary

Adrienne T. Baumgartner
Adrienne T. Baumgartner, age 82, of Milford, beloved wife of James Morris Baumgartner, entered into eternal life on December 9, 2022.
Adrienne was an eccentric, warm and generous woman with a huge heart. The people who knew and loved her would agree that she would do anything for those she cared about. She had a passion for helping others, which she applied during her career as a drug and alcohol counselor. Adrienne continued to educate herself and gain a deep empathy and understanding of those who suffer from addiction through her work as a parole officer. As a certified hypnotist, she used hypnotherapy to assist people overcome a myriad of personal struggles. Adrienne loved animals (sometimes more than people). Her many dogs she took in and cared for over the years held a very special place in her heart (most notably, Boomer the Rottweiler, Skeezix the Yorkshire Terrier and Rocky the Pitbull Mix). She was an extremely avid reader. She devoured books faster than Amazon could keep up with her. Adrienne also enjoyed spending time connecting with people of all walks of life through social media. She made many friends this way and loved being able to check in with them every day. Her grandchildren were her world. They were the light of her life; nothing made her happier than hearing from them and being updated on their lives. They made her life complete. She was an exceptional human being and will be so deeply and terribly missed by everyone whose lives she touched.
In addition to her husband, James, Adrienne is survived by her children, Edward Fast, Jr., Adrienne Palmer (William), and Douglas Fast (AnnMarie); grandchildren, Alyssa (Joe) Kondor and Kaitlyn Palmer (Pasquale); a sister, Gladys (Philip) LaMastra; and many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, August Alfred DiStasi (who immigrated from Italy and established a successful insurance agency) and Ruth Letsch, a homemaker; a sister, Anita Streeter; and a grandson, Christopher Palmer.
Funeral services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be directed to Murphy's Paw Rescue, visit www.murphyspaw.org/ donate for different options to give. To sign her online guest register, please visit www. LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Connecticut Post & Milford Mirror on Dec. 22, 2022.

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Sandra Ruzicka

November 25, 2025

Thinking of you again today. Do miss your calls.
We had a lot of years together.

Jay Rowe

December 27, 2022

My Aunt Adrienne was a constant presence in my life as far back as I can remember. She was there to share many milestones of my life, birthdays, graduations, weddings,etc. She was one of the funniest people I ever met with a funny way of altering greeting cards to suit the occassion(turning a sympathy card into a graduation card with her own written in comments!!). I will never forget her and Jimmy visiting me after I had hernia surgery and playing me a tape of musical comedian John Valby. It hurt to laugh after the surgery but I enjoyed laughing with Aunt Adrienne and Uncle Jimmy!! I am grateful to have had Aunt Adrienne in my life all these years and I will always cherish these memories.

Lawrence W. DiStasi

December 26, 2022

She was my first cousin with whom I shared childhood memories, constant laughter, and a passion for reading. I will miss her.

Kathleen Baumgartel

December 23, 2022

She was a wonderful funny person and helped me through some rough timed in my life. God bless you beautiful lady

Amber

December 23, 2022

I only knew Adrienne briefly though Facebook but she seemed like a kind, caring and wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Donna Weaver

December 22, 2022

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. We remember her as a lovely, caring and fun loving woman that will surely be missed. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Donna and Randy Weaver

Dianna Denne

December 22, 2022

My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the entire family on the loss of my dearly beloved friend Adrienne. She will be greatly missed.

The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home

December 22, 2022

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