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Eleanor Colletta Obituary

COLETTA Eleanor Jakim Coletta, age 72, of Easton, beloved wife of Carl A. Coletta, passed away on Wed-nesday, April 4, 2012 at St. Vincent Medical Center. Born in Wildwood, PA on December 19, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Pristas Jakim. Mrs. Coletta was a former administrator in the Annual Giving Department at Fairfield University for over 20 years and a devoted parishioner at Christ the King Church. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She truly enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and will be deeply missed. In addition to her husband Carl of 47 years, survivors include a daughter, Christine Booth and her husband Eric of Trumbull, her five cherished grandchildren, Samuel, Benjamin, Brayden, Joshua and Jackson, her sister, Rosemary Christian and her husband Bud of Huntington as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 9:30 a.m. in Christ the King Church, Trumbull for a Reading of the Liturgy of the Word. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Apr. 5 to Apr. 6, 2012.

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Larry Davidson

April 7, 2012

Dear Christine, Eric and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
The Davidson's

Linda Petitte

April 6, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Eleanor's passing. I cut her hair for many years. We had many good conversations. She was so proud of you Christine. My prayers are with you at this time.

Greg D'Agostino

April 5, 2012

Carl,So sorry to see Eleanor has passed
I am in Florida now and read it on line, I will contact you when I get home,I know what it is having lost JoAnne. Best regards
Greg D'Agostino

Patti Matera

April 5, 2012

To Carl and Family,

I had the pleasure of working with Eleanor at Cotter, Cotter & Sohon. I was sad to hear of her passing. May your memories of Elenaor keep her always alive in your hearts and bring you comfort.

With sincere condolences

Joan Anderson

April 5, 2012

Christine snd Family,
My deepest condolences to you.My prayers are with you at this time.

Joan anderson

Laura Martin

April 5, 2012

Dear Carl and Christine, I first met Eleanor when our children were in middle school and worked with her at Fairfield U. She was a wonderful person. She will be missed. Prayers to all of you.

Sue Porter

April 5, 2012

Carl, Christine and family, we want to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. And hoping, too that comfort and peace may come to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sue and Dave Porter ( Pete and Fran's daughter)

Diane Boccamazzo

April 5, 2012

Carl & family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Eleanor's passing. Please know that you are in our prayers. With deepest condolences, Diane & Joe Boccamazzo (Pete & Fran's daughter)

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