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Elaner Fochi Obituary

FOCHI, Elaner (Canapari) Elaner (Canapari) Fochi, 98, of South Glastonbury, beloved wife of 62 years to the late Tullio "Bill" Fochi, died Friday (December 26, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. Born April 17, 1910 in South Glastonbury, daughter of the late Antonio and Angela (Cassola) Canapari, she was a life long resident. Elaner was a communicant of St. Augustine Church, South Glastonbury. She is survived by three sons; Wlliam Fochi and his wife Patty, Robert Fochi, Richard Fochi and his wife Donna all of Glastonbury, three sisters; Vivian Picchioni of Newington, Pina Shenston and Frances Peragallo both of Glastonbury, five grandchildren and their spouses; William, Jr. and Kim Fochi, Lori and Patrick Leonard, Kerry and Bill Sanders, Sharon and Mike Sowka, Zachary Fochi, and eight great grandchildren. Special thanks to Mariam Nuur her caregiver for the past two years and Dr. John Price and his staff. She was predeceased by three brothers; Mario, Charles and John Canapari. Funeral service will be Friday, January 2 at 9:15 a.m. from the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 55 Hopewell Rd., South Glastonbury. Burial will follow in Old Church Cemetery, Glastonbury. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, January 1 from 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Glastonbury Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 453, Glastonbury or to the Glastonbury VNA, 969 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, CT. 06033.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2008.

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January 14, 2009

Rich,Donna and Zach, so sorry for your loss. Your support and kindness will never be forgotten during our loss and We as a family would like to express our sadness at the loss of your dear Mom and Grandmother. Her memories will always be with you.The Caruso Family

Dennis and Isabelle St. Pierre

January 4, 2009

To Bob, Rich and the entire Fochi family, our hearts go out to you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

michael picchioni

January 2, 2009

Dear Billy, Bobby and Richy,

Our deepest sympathies at this time of loss. Aunt "Elna", as we knew her, will be greatly missed. Importantly, she will also be remembered in the fondest of ways. She was a dear sweet sole who set a wonderful tone of "family" for us all to benefit from. Peace and Love,

Michael, Susan, Siena and Anton Picchioni

LORETTA MORAGLIA

December 31, 2008

TO OUR DEAREST COUSINS BILL,BOB ,RICHY AND ALL THEIR
LOVING FAMILIES AS WE OFFER OUR SYMPATHIES TO YOU ALL UPON THE LOSS OF "AUNT ELANER'.

SHE WAS THE TRUE MATRIARCH AND STRENGTH FOR ALL OF US TO EMULATE. NO MATTER HOW LONG WE HAVE OUR MOTHER, WE ALWAYS WANT A LITTLE MORE TIME. IT IS TRULY US WHO NOW SUFFER HER LOSS. SHE IS HAPPY WITH UNCLE WILLY,UNCLE MARIO AND OUR DEAR MOTHER, EMILIA, TOTALLY OUT OF PAIN, WITHOUT CONCERN FOR THOSE CARING FOR HER EACH DAY SO BEAUTIFULLY. IT IS SO MEANINGFUL THAT AUNT "ELANER" MET THE LIGHT OF CHRIST AS WE REMEMBER "HIS BIRTH". I CAN'T HELP REMEMBERING GRANDMA FOCHI'S DEATH AT THIS TIME OF YEAR. JAN 28TH, STILL IN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. OUR PRAYERS ARE WTIH YOU ALL AND WE WILL SEE YOU FRIDAY MORNING. ALL OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AS YOU SUFFER MOST BECAUSE THE LONGER WE HAVE OUR MOTHER OR FATHER THE HARDER IT IS TO SAY GOODBYE.

LOVE, RITA,BOB AND FAMILY AND LORETTA, JOE AND FAMILY.
FOR ALL THOSE WHO

Cathy Hartley

December 29, 2008

My prayers and sympathy for the family of Elaner Fochi. It is never easy to lose your Mom, no matter what age. What a long life she had on earth. May she rest in eternal peace, and may God bring comfort to all those who mourn.

Kelsey and Ashley Fochi

December 28, 2008

We will miss you, G.G. We love you.

Phil, Lisa, Brett, Jared & Ian Stratos

December 28, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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