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CICCARELLI Martha Anne Saulnier Ciccarelli, age 43, of Stratford, died on Sunday, April 3, 2005, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence Anthony Ciccarelli Jr., and was a wonderful and loving mother of Lawrence Anthony Ciccarelli III and Katlin Elizabeth Ciccarelli. Born and raised in Winchester, Mass., she had been a Stratford resident for 21 years. She was very active in her community with her favorite organization being the "Post Prom Committee" at Stratford High School for many years. She will always be remembered, above all for her devotion to family and as a loyal and caring friend. Survivors in addition to her husband and children include her mother, Elizabeth Casey Saulnier of Trumbull; sisters, Mary Elise DiBenedetto and her husband, Peter, of North Andover, Mass., Nanette Persico and her husband, Rick, of Stratford, Katherine Almarayati and her husband, Todd, of the Huntington section of Shelton, Elizabeth Hellthaler and her husband, John, of Trumbull, Joanne Tyler of Vermont; brothers, George Saulnier and his wife, Nano, of Fairfield, Richard Saulnier and his wife, Halina, of Milford; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lorraine and Lawrence Ciccarelli, of Stamford; and sister-in-law, Donna Wrigley and her husband, Tom, of Fairfield; and many nieces and nephews who she loved with all her heart. She was predeceased by her father, George Irwin Saulnier, and niece, Martha Lynn DiBendetto. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. directly to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Fairfield, for Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in her memory to Martha A. Ciccarelli Scholarship Fund c/o Maureen DiDomenico, 150 Cutspring Road, Stratford, CT 06614 or the American Red Cross, Southeastern Fairfield County Chapter, 158 Brooklawn Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Apr. 5 to Apr. 7, 2005.

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Larry Ciccarelli

January 9, 2009

Dearest Wife:

Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I thought after almost 4 years things would get better, but they not. I miss you so much.

Love,

Larry

xoxoxoxo

Nikkie Hellthaler

April 3, 2007

Dear Casey and all of her family,
I am so sorry about your aunt. I did not personally know her very well but i do know that she was an amazing person. Funny, beautiful, and nice.. thats how everyone talks about her. I know she was important to you, and for all the good things you say about her I know it is hard for you guys because she did mean so much to you. But im always here for any of you if you need it and your all an amazing family. Stay strong, and remember she'll always be watching down on you guys. I love you sami and caseyy! And Aunt lizzie and Uncle John. I dont like seeing you guys sad, you are normally the ones who make me almost like wet my pants because I laugh so hard when im with you guys. Again, im so sorry and i love you.

MARYELISE DIBENEDETTO

December 15, 2006

MISSING YOU YET ANOTHER DAY.

Betty & Jim Bennette

April 19, 2005

We knew Martha when she was a young woman, living in Fairfield. Our hearts go out to her family... we were very saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Gary DiDomenico

April 14, 2005

Dear Larry, Larry and Kaitlin,

Please accept out deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife/mother. We loved Martha...We will miss her wit, her kindness and her terrific sense of humor. Words cannot express our sorrow for all of you. We will keep Martha in our hearts forever. With much love, Gary, Maureen, Lynne and Kaitlin DiDomenico

Maureen DiDomenico

April 14, 2005

Dear Larry, Larry and Kaitlin,

I still cannot believe that Martha is gone. She was such an amazing person; giving, honest, witty and charming. I will always love her and miss her terribly. Working on the Post Prom for years was a very rewarding experience. My biggest reward was having the honor of working with Martha and being able to call her, "friend". My heart is broken... I am forever changed by Martha's presence in my life as well as her sudden absence. Please know that I love all of you and that I am only a phone call away. Forever in my heart... Maureen DiDomenico

Joe and Rachel Faber

April 13, 2005

Dear Larry and family -



We are so very sorry to hear of the news. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Scott & Maryella Clark

April 12, 2005

Dear Liz and family,



Words can't explain how sorry we are for your loss. We just want you to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Scott & Maryella Clark

Laura Mc Coy

April 11, 2005

Dear Larry and Family,



We were so shocked and saddened to hear about the death of your dear wife. Our thoughts are with you and your children at this time of your loss.



Laura, Scott and Peggy Mc Coy

Anne & Nuno Koziol »ideas for friends GmbH

April 11, 2005

Dear Family,

We were very sad when we got the news that Martha passed away. We will keep her memory as a happy, lovely and very special person in our hearts. She will be missed greatly! We hope you will find the strength to cope with this tragic loss. All our love, Nuno and Anne from Koziol/Germany

Jerri & Tom Kelly

April 9, 2005

Dear Liz & Family: We send you our condolences and want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Aunt Jerri & Uncle Tom

Sandy Krahn

April 9, 2005

Dear Larry and Family,

I recently learned that Martha passed away and was completely taken back by the news. As a rep for Majestic I was so fortunate to have worked with Martha for several years. Martha was always confident, smart, good humored and personable in every situation we confronted together. It was a joy to have such a colleague and I know there are so many people that will miss her as she was such a positive shining star amongst the fortunate people that knew her.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Sandy Krahn

Mike Ashley

April 9, 2005

Dear Larry & Family,



Please accept our family's sincere condolences.Carolyn & I have worked with Martha for many years and she had become a friend and a bright, energetic voice in our regular dealings. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We will always remember her wit and smile.

Nancy & Richard Hellthaler

April 9, 2005

Dear Liz & Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. We couldn't be there, but you know you are in our hearts. Please give your Mom a hug from us. Love, Nancy & Richie

sylvia and joe santiago

April 9, 2005

our prays are with you and your families.

the piacentini's

April 8, 2005

we are sorry for your loss. she will be in our prayers.

Sue Kelly

April 8, 2005

Dear Larry,



I am sorry for your terrible loss. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly Godo

April 8, 2005

Larry,Larry and Kaitlin,



We were very sorry to hear about Martha. She was a lovely women and a great neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joann and Dave Horwath

April 8, 2005

Dear Larry and family,

We just learned of Martha's passing and are shocked and so saddened. We have been remembering her working with us at the deli and all of the fun we had in Stratford. She was a great person and we'll never forget her. Please know that you are all in our prayers.

Sandy Sarmiento

April 7, 2005

Larry, Larry and Kaitlin, I had the pleasure, no, the honor, of knowing Martha for the past four years. In the last year she became a special part of my life. Not just with post prom but in my whole outlook towards life. She made me laugh all the time. She filled me with wisdom when I needed advice about little things. She touched my life in such a short time and it hurts me so much that I can't hear her voice any more. Always remember the joy she gave to others, her generosity, her concern and the love. Nothing can ever take that away from you.

John and Terry Liszewski

April 7, 2005

Larry,

We just learned of Martha's passing today, and we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Terry and John Liszewski

Doreen Williams-Sundar

April 7, 2005

My deepest condolences to the Saulnier-Ciccarelli family. Martha and I were schoolmates at Katharine Gibbs College. She happens to be the one special memory I retained of that journey, and Iwill always remembered her as delightful, kind, thoughtful and funny.



I will keep you all in my prayers.

Dawn Weldy

April 7, 2005

Dear Mrs. Saulnier,

We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter Martha. I worked with Martha at a deli in stratford she was a great person. We can only imagine how hard this must be for you and all of Martha's siblings and her family. You have a strong family and you will get through this one day at a time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Dawn & Tommy Weldy

Dawn Weldy

April 7, 2005

Dear Liz, John, Sammantha & Casey,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this very difficult time in your lives. May you find serenity in a world you may not always understand.

May the pain you have now and the pain you have experienced give you the strength to go on.

Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone.

Love Always Dawn, Tommy, Little Tommy & Michael

Rose Trapasso

April 7, 2005

Dear Larry and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you and your family the strength you need to get through this and move forward. Think about all the happy memories you enjoyed with Martha and her memory and spirit will live on forever. Love is eternal and you and your family will be together again when it's your time. With Deepest Sympathy, Rose Trapasso, Melisa and Kystina Lucia

Maureen Brenner Hamilton

April 7, 2005

Mrs. Saulnier,

I knew Martha (and Joanne) years ago in Fairfield through Emmaus, and remember her as beautiful, kind and strong. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.

Casey E. Hellthaler

April 7, 2005

Uncle Chic, Larry, And Kaitlin,

I loved Auntie Martha. She was the funniest person you could imagine. This is hard, but she is always looking down on us.( With her duck slippers on!!)They always "quacked me up." We all loved her, but now she is with Papa, and you will always have her in your memories, and in yor heart.

Love, Your niece, cousin, and god child, Casey.

Vicki Lionelli

April 7, 2005

Dear Liz and Family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Vicki

Maria Cook

April 7, 2005

Larry, Larry and Kaitlin, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Martha for manay years in Stratford Academy's PTA, co-chairing many fundraisers with her and in the last few years in SHS Post Prom. She was an ispiration to us all, giving so much of herself to everything she was involved with. I feel priveledged to have known and worked with her. She will be missed.



May God give you strength and guideness in these trying times and may her memory be eternal.



Maria, Megan, Philip Cook

Tom and Wendy Gaipa

April 7, 2005

Our hearts are full of sadness. The Ciccarelli and Saulnier families have been in our prayers, every moment of every day.

With love,

Tom, Wendy, Timothy, Daniel and Casey Jane <((((> <

Karla Lallas

April 6, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss. At times like these words can never express our feelings. I will greatly miss her. You are in my prayers.

Lois Piper

April 6, 2005

Elizabeth, Lizzie and Family - I am so very sorry for this huge loss. I am unable to be there, but you have been in my thoughts and prayers all week. I hope loving memories can somehow sustain you. May God give you strength. My love and many blessings. Lois

Gary Baer

April 6, 2005

The memories and love for Martha will always be with you.

We will miss her cheerfulness.

With our deepest sympathy.





Gary Baer

Kathy Seraphin

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Frank Sette

April 6, 2005

Larry, Larry and Kaitlin,

My sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of of you.

Love, Frank, Michael and the Sette Family

Don Oberg

April 6, 2005

Larry, Larry, and Kaitlin,

Working with Martha on the Post Prom was both an education and an inspiration. Her energy and thoroughness was an example to all of us. Out of our sadness let us all reflect on the positives of her life, the joy she brought to others, and the dedication she had to family and friends. Her memory will live on with the project that she loved. Martha will be greatly missed.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Don and Evan Oberg

Erin and Peter Robinson

April 6, 2005

Dear Larry, Larry III and Kaitlin,



Your wife and Mom is in a better place now. God sometimes does things that we don't understand. He takes our loved ones away without asking. Sometimes, he really needs help in heaven. Maybe he just needed another perfect angel.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.



With lots of love, Erin, Peter, Caitlin and Meghan.

Phil &Patti Saad

April 6, 2005

Dear Larry, Larry & Katelyn,

Our deepest & most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Martha was a caring, wonderful woman who always had a smile on her face and goodness in her heart.

May you find comfort & love in your memories of her. She will truly be missed.

Fondly,

Phil, Patti, Hayley, Julia, Nicholas, Marlee and Noelle Saad.

Elizabeth Bufalini

April 6, 2005

Larry, Larry, and Kaitlin,

Our thoughts and prayers are always with you. Martha will be greatly missed. Cherish every memory with you always.



Elizabeth, Nicole, and Stacy

Connie and Dana Anderson

April 5, 2005

Larry, Larry 111. and Kaitlin.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Remember she is watching over your every move with her big smile and loving heart. Martha... you'll never be forgotten.

Dana,Connie Dawn,Josh and Danielle

Thomas MacKay

April 5, 2005

Larry & Family,

Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to you during this time of mourining.With each memory let your hearts be reminded that nothing can take away the beauty you have known,because the love remains with you forever.

God Bless you and the family.

Tommy and Fletcher MacKay

Sue Weller

April 5, 2005

Larry,Larry & Kaitlin:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you..No words can be said on how much she will be missed, her wonderful smile and caring nature cannot be duplicated. Be strong and always know we are all here for you as she would have been. Her spirit will always stay with all of us.

Your friends,

Sue, Meghan, Brittany & Emily

Linda & Sean Pilley

April 5, 2005

Larry, Larry & Kaitlin- Sean and I are sorry to hear about your loss. Your wife and mom was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all. Take care and love each other like she did.

Susan Lance

April 5, 2005

Larry, Little Larry and Kaitlyn,



Martha was such a good friend to all of us--she always told it as it was. We are so sorry for your loss and know that she is in heaven, watching over all of us. We will miss her and love all of you.



Susan, Skip, Katie, Chris, Meghan and Matthew

Theodore Ostrowski

April 5, 2005

A time to reflect upon wonderful memories. My best to the entire family.



Ted Ostrowski

Roger Sherman School

Gigi Perimenis

April 5, 2005

To Larry, Larry III and Kaitlin,

May God keep you and bless you at this time and may he provide you with the love and support to keep you strong. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Our deepest condolences,

Gigi Perimenis and Brian Irizarry

Paul Kohler

April 5, 2005

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and may your happy memories be plentiful.

Bernadette O'Neil

April 5, 2005

Elizabeth, I am so sorry for your great loss. I will be praying for your daughter and for you and your family.

Margo Boskello

April 5, 2005

Dear Liz and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved sister. May God give you strength to move on with wonderful memories in your hearts. I will be at conferences Thursday evening so I can not join you but will hold you in my prayers.

Margo Boskello

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