Jane Philippon

PHILIPPON, Jane (Martinelli) Mrs. Jane (Martinelli) Philippon, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away Thursday, (March 10, 2005) at her home in Wethersfield. Mrs. Philippon was one of nine children, born in New Britain to the late Aurelia (Baraglia) and John Martinelli. At the time of her death she was employed as an Account Specialist at Credit and Financial Service of West Hartford where she was recently honored as "Employee of the Year". She was previously employed as a Personal Officer for Caldor Stores at numerous locations. Previous to that, along with her husband, Fernand Philippon, they owned and operated The Party King in Southington. Mrs. Philippon leaves to mourn her passing her two sons, Peter who resided with her, and Paul of Glastonbury; four daughters and their spouses, Odie and Bruce Schoenborn of Portland, Esther and Kevin Harvey of Wolcott, Paula and Peter Palermino of West Hartford and Carol and Michael Casey of West Haven; and her grandchildren, Sarah and Joseph Schoenborn, Meghan, Keith, and Shannon Harvey, Lauren and Caitlin Palermino, and Brian and Andrea Casey. She is survived also by three brothers, Norman Martinelli of East Berlin, Stanley and his wife, Lorraine of Berlin, Henry and his wife, Elizabeth of Berlin; two sisters and their spouses, Ida Martinelli and Frank Witt of Rocky Hill, and Gloria and Richard Careb of Arizona. Mrs. Philippon also leaves several nieces, nephews, sister and brother-in-laws, and former husband and loving friend, Fernand Philippon of Newington. In addition to her many hours of volunteer services, which brought her much joy, she was an avid reader, loved music, operas, sports, and frequent dinner engagements with her friends. She will also be missed by her special friend, George Barrett. Mrs. Philippon was predeceased by three siblings, Joseph, Loretta, and Mary Martinelli. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 7p.m. at Porter's Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Kensington www.portersfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice, or to the Literacy Volunteers of America, ProLiteracy Worldwide, 1320 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210, the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford 06106, and the Connecticut Opera Association, 228 Farmington Avenue, Hartford 06105-3403.