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Noreen Prendergast Obituary

PRENDERGAST Noreen C. Prendergast of Fairfield, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 25, 2008 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Scranton, Pa., the daughter of the late John and Marie Prendergast, she had been a Fairfield resident for the last 48 years. Noreen attended St. Thomas Aquinas School and graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School. She worked as an operator for the Southern New England Telephone Company for many years and later worked part time for the Connecticut Post Newspaper and the Town of Fairfield Registrar of Voters. Survivors include three brothers, James Prendergast of Bridgeport, Kevin Prendergast and his wife, Patricia of Old Saybrook and Dennis Prendergast and Paddie Sullivan of Fairfield; five nieces and nephews, Tara Prendergast of Anoka, Minn. and Jillian Prendergast, E2, United States Navy serving in Norfolk, Va., Daniel, Sarah and Thomas Prendergast of Old Saybrook. Friends may greet the family Tuesday, December 30, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. A prayer service will conclude the visitation. Interment will be private. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit us at www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2008.

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Kim (Slater) Manzi

November 5, 2010

Dear Nor, I was so sad to read that you are gone...it's been a long time and I've often thought about you and wondered how you are. I will never forget the day I met you and Gretchen and the years when we were roomates with all the funny stories. You were really a great person to hang out with. When I hear Earth Wind and Fire, I always think of you...I will remember Als Place, the Seagrape and picking you up from work. You knew everyone in Fairfield, always had fun and loved the beach...I'm sorry I didn't keep in touch in recent years, life is busy with work & kids...I regret not catching up with you sooner. I will miss you, your unforgetable laugh (I can hear it now) & comical stories. You were like a big sis to me. I hope you are at peace. Much love to you Nor, I will miss you...Kim

Bob and Jackie Haggerty

January 16, 2009

My condolences to the Prendergast family. No one had as much fun in the hallways of Ludlowe and the streets of Fairfield and Southport as we did. We will all be in Heaven someday traveling different hallways and streets, and I nominate that Noreen show us the way down them with her laughter.

Bob Cesare

January 11, 2009

Noreen
I can't believe you're gone. I remember the good times we had in Bridgeport. So sorry that we never were able to touch base after that.Rest in peace

Dennis Houle

January 9, 2009

Dear Dennis, James and Family,

We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Noreen. In all sincerity her laugh will always be one of the earliest recollections of my time in Fairfield. When Noreen was in the room everyone smiled....that is a true gift. All of Heaven now gets to enjoy her presence. God Bless.

Cindy and Denny Houle

Gina Caceres (formerly Graham)

January 8, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Noreen's passing. I've known Noreen over 15 years - the last 10 has been long distance since I've moved to Georgia. She was always upbeat with a laugh and her special spin on things. I will surely miss her.

Joan Nassef

January 7, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss! I was very fond of Noreen. I worked with her through Kennedy Employment Services and always found her to be such a delightful and warm person. I will miss her!

Ellen Volpe

January 6, 2009

Dear Noreen, I remember how much fun and laughter we shared when we were young girls starting work at the phone company. I love your laugh!!!!!!Through the years whenever we were in touch I felt the love of true friendship.In my minds eye you sit relaxing on a beautiful beach. I hope you know how special you were to me my dear friend. peace,love,empathy, ellen

Dave Tomasky

January 5, 2009

Noreen, I will miss our great conversations we had in my taxi for more than twenty years. I will always think of you with fond memories. To the Prendergast family, I would like to extend to you my sympathy and prayers for the loss of Noreen.

Dody Fleming

January 5, 2009

Nor, I loved the stories of your trips to Quinn and Mary’s in California… especially the day you had asked me to join you one year, we went and had the time of our lives… the RED HOT Mustang Convertible… wind in our hair and sun in our faces driving down the California thruway… How you loved sitting on the beach watching the sunset… best of all was the Del Mar Race Track… I will never forget that adventure with you… it was a blast… you will be truly missed along with your beautiful laughter Love you Nor…

Ellen (Dunn) Davies

January 3, 2009

To the Prendergast Family,
Those we Love remain with us,for Love itself lives on.
Cherished memories never fade,
because one loved is gone.
Those we Love can never be,
more than a thought apart,
for as long as there's a memory,
they live on in our heart.
Noreen will always hold a special place in our hearts.
My sincerest sympathy to you.

Peter Lyddy

January 3, 2009

To the Prendergast Family.....sorry this comes belated....but with no less sincerity....please accept my deepest sympathies to you all at Noreen's passing. Everyone mentions her laugh and how contagious it was...well, it was, and I for one will remember it fondly when she came into Chadwix. Ironically...Craig was probably bartending! How strange they ended up passing away on the same day! My thoughts and prayers go out to you all...may happy memories sustain you and keep her spirit alive.

scott gregorio

January 2, 2009

To Noreens loving family,
The days of the "NAUT" could never be thought about without with that smile and laugh that would light up
the room. Prayers to you and your loving family. scott and carrie gregorio

niffy

December 31, 2008

Dennis, Paddie, Jimmy and Kevin,
I'm grateful I had the chance to see Noreen during my last visit to Fairfield. After so many years I'd forgotten just how funny and kindhearted Noreen could be. And always up for having a good time. It was a special evening that I'll remember for ever. I'll miss hearing that great laugh of hers.
My thoughs& prayers are with you.
Niffy

Kathleen Ferruzzi

December 31, 2008

To the Prendergast Family,

I want to extend my heartfelt sadness over Nor's passing. She was blessed with many kind friends, and a loving family. She will be missed.

TRACEY THOMAS

December 31, 2008

We just heard Noreen passed away, we are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love,
Tracey & Matt

Alex MacKenzie

December 31, 2008

Dear Jill and family,

Sorry for your loss.

Michele & John Comerford

December 30, 2008

Dear Dennis,Paddie and Jim
John and I want you to know how sorry we are to hear about Noreen. She was a great lady and we were vary glad to have know her. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers. Love Michele & John Comerford (Volts)

Sean Neary

December 30, 2008

I am sorry to hear of the loss.

Mary Flanagan

December 30, 2008

I was saddened to learn of Noreen's passing and offer my condolences to the Prendergast family. Noreen was quick to laugh and also made a great pumpkin pie, as I discovered on Thanksgiving. I am very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,

Lynn Mattice

December 29, 2008

Dennis, Jimmy and Kevin and families,

My sincere condolences to all of you and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andy and Viola Gamberdella Porier

December 29, 2008

To The Prendergast family

We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.

amy nadhazi

December 29, 2008

To Noreen's entire family,
I worked with Noreen for years back in the SNET days in Bridgeport. She was a ball of fire, with a heart of gold. She will be missed.

Judy Smith

December 29, 2008

Jimmy, Dennis and family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Noreen. You all will be in our prayers
Love,
Judy Smith and Bill Macmillen

Sandie Eckhardt

December 29, 2008

Dear Prendergast Family-
My sincerest condolences. Noreen and I spent many hours together at water therapy. I was always taken aback by Noreen's courage in overcoming obstacles, but never more than a visit we took to Gaylord last fall. Everyone told me of her fight to survive. Her emotional survival was the most impressive of all- she was really an inspiration. I will miss her smile and distinctive laughter, her passion and kind heartedness. I know how much she cared about her family and enjoyed being with you.

Betsy Pilz-Barrett

December 29, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Enny (Hauser) Silos

December 29, 2008

Dear Nor,
For as long as I can remember, you have always been a part of my family. I often talk about the champagne and cookies you, me and Ellen got loaded on at my house on College Place, or New Years Eve at the "Naut" when we drank and sang with George every possible 50's song we could remember and the time the three of us took off from the "Naut "to dance the Twist with "The Chubb Man" Himself in Staples High Auditorium.
You took such good care of my nephews and Molly and the whole family .In case you never knew it, you were loved so much for it and I Thank You so much from the very bottom of my heart. God summoned a very special angel when he called you. You will always be happy in Heaven but most of all you will be healthy, once again. Thank you so much for being you and making me feel welcome whenever we saw each other. I'll see you on the beach one day, Nor but until then, I'll forever miss you. Love Always and Forever, Your Friend, Enny

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

December 29, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

"The Lyddy Family"

December 28, 2008

To the Prendergast Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Noreen was a good person with a great personality. She will be missed. Please know that we are thinking of you during this very sad and difficult time.

David Sullivan

December 28, 2008

Dear Prengdergast family,
Noreen has been like a sister to me since the early sixties. Noreen and I always shared a passion for the Kentucky Derby. I will never watch another derby without thinking of her. GO POINT GIVEN!
love,
Sully

paige herman

December 28, 2008

Nor, I will miss you this summer and every summer that I am here, I will miss our talks on the beach, our quick swims to cool off, your smile and the twinkle in your eyes when you laughed, I will miss your e-mails, your phone calls, receiving birthday and Christmas greetings from you. You always had the nicest things to say about my kids and they will miss you too. I hope there is a beach in heaven and know if there is you will save a spot for me. Love you - Mimi

WANDA EASTMAN

December 28, 2008

GOING BACK WHEN WE FIRST STARTING WORKING TOGETHER AT SNET. NOREEN WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND CO-WORKER. MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO HER AND HER FAMILY PEACE BE WITH YOU NOREEN.

Doedi Tyrrell & Family

December 28, 2008

Dear: Kevin, James, Dennis and Family,

I just found out about your loss, my prayers are with you all. Noreen will always be remembered, she was a lot of fun and we had a lot of laughs.

Linda Conley

December 28, 2008

Dearest Jim, Kevin @ Patty,Dennis @ Paddie, Her abode,(1080 Reef Road) home to Nor for as long as we can remember. Her passions; Palmer's beach, travel,family,FRIENDS. Her attributes, Kindheartedness,and her smile and laughter that echoed day or night throughout "our hood". Fondness memory, your sparkling eyes and glow when you talked about your nieces and nephews. We were saddened at the news, this Christmas to say the least.... Noreen you will be forever in our memory and hearts. Love and peace. Linda, Tom, Ryan Brett and Amy

Sue Camara

December 28, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Noreen's passing. I will cherish the memories of all the fun times we had together. She was a great person to be around.... always laughing and smiling. She will be sadly missed. My condolences go out to her family.

Beth Allen

December 28, 2008

My heart aches by the loss of Nor. I will miss her laughter and friendship. Denny & Paddie, Kevin & Pat, Jimmy and all the family members you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Beth and Bob Griggs

December 28, 2008

To the Prendergast family,
We would like to extend our deepest condolences. Noreen will be missed by so many. She brought love and laughter into all of our lives. When you heard her laugh you knew it came from her heart and was truly infectious. Her kind and giving ways during her lifetime will ensure her a proper place by God’s side.
Love,

Greg Bereski

December 28, 2008

Dennis,Kevin and Jimmy,

My thoughts are with you in this time of grief. Noreen was a fun girl with a great laugh and big heart. Always keep the memories.

connie abed

December 27, 2008

annie and i are deeply sadden by your passing. We all shared so many fun memories at att. you always made us laugh. your heart touched ours Nor, and we are thankful our paths crossed. Until they pass again, you & your family are in our prayers...anne marino & connie abed

Barbara Miller-Mason

December 27, 2008

Jimmy, Kevin, Dennis and Family,
My sincere deepest sympathy to all of you and your families.
Love, Barbara, Clark, Amy, Robbie and Anna

Kyle, Erika and Jeanne Barker

December 27, 2008

Dennis & Patty, Kevin, Pat, Jimmy and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Noreen. We hope loving memories of Noreen will grace you all with blessings each day. It is a long journey. The grief does not end........one only learns to live with it better.
We love you and thinking of you always,

Kathy Flynn(Scannell)

December 27, 2008

I will miss your love and friendship, Nor. You'll always have mine. Your infectious laughter, attitude, and love towards others will remain here with everyone. Thinking of you all in the Prendergast family and the many dear friends she has touched.

Gretchen Hauser

December 27, 2008

I don't even know what to say. Noreen, you & I have been through so much during our lives. Good & bad, up and down, we were like sisters. And even though we had not seen each other very much in the last few years I always considered you my dear friend. You always took such good care of my kids, really the whole family, especially Molly, because you loved us all. My heart is broken. I pray that you are at peace now and that Kevin & Pat, Dennis & Patty and Jimmy and all their kids are comforted by that thought. I love you and I will miss you, Nor, my sister, my friend.

Stuart Hawkes and Glorianne Lagnese

December 27, 2008

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stuart and Glorianne

Sherri,Chris and Chris Bilyard

December 27, 2008

My heart is so heavy now but I believe that some day all of the years of great memories will be comforting. My prayers are with all of Nor's great family and friends.

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