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Judith SOKOLA Obituary

SOKOLA, Judith A. (Knox) Judith A. (Knox) Sokola, 65, of Hebron, loving wife of Joseph Sokola, died peacefully, Monday (November 1, 2010) at her home with her family at her side. Judith was born January 14, 1945 in Hartford, beloved daughter of the late Leslie and Catherine (Coughlin) Knox and had been a resident of Hebron since 1975. She was a communicant of The Church of the Holy Family in Hebron and was a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor with Perception Programs Inc. in Willimantic. In addition to her loving and devoted husband she is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Maria Sokola of West Hartford, James and Tammy Sokola of Hebron, Michael and Deana Sokola of Manchester, her daughter and son-in-law Leslie and James Steffman of Portland, two brothers, Donald Knox and his wife Kathy of Wethersfield, George Knox and his wife Judy of Andover, eight grandchildren, Gerald, Joseph, Amy, Brian, Matthew, Justin, Samantha and Michael and several nieces and nephews. Judith was predeceased by a sister Shirley Turner. Funeral Services will be held Thursday (November 4, 2010) at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Family, Route 85 in Hebron. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Glastonbury. Calling hours will be held TODAY Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Memorial donations may be made to Perception Programs Inc., P.O. Box 407, Willimantic, CT. 06226. To sign the online register book go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Denice Jones

October 28, 2019

Love and Miss You... I feel good knowing Dad and Rich are with you waiting for us all.... Think and Miss you everyday..I still hear that laugh and think about the chocolate chip cookies and the corn pancakes you made for all us kids they were awesome! xoxoxo

Melissa Knox

November 8, 2010

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal....you will be missed Aunt Judy, loving you always
-Missy

Rachel

November 7, 2010

God bless all of you at this time. Judy is loved by many and will be missed.

Giuli Tittarelli

November 6, 2010

I'm sorry for your loss to all, I was a student a long time ago of Deana's.. my best wishes to the family.

Jorge Meza

November 4, 2010

Forever Judith you will live in our memories, of your friends in Peru, family Farfan - Meza

Joseph & Maria Sokola

November 4, 2010

I want to thank everybody for the kind message. she will be sadly missed. Again Thank You all.

cindy brundrett

November 4, 2010

i will miss you judy deeply. you have taught me alot about being a strong kind woman i thank you for that and you will be in my heart always. to my extended family i love you all and am so sorry for our loss. love and prayers cindy

Christine Williams

November 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. -

Martine and Del Bernais

November 4, 2010

Joe & Family, We have been so fortunate to be close by as your neighbors and friends. We will miss seeing Judy's smile and hear her beautiful laugh; we spent many happy times together and will always remember that she was a wonderful person and friend. With much sadness, Martine and Del

Tony & Stephanie Judenis

November 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Mary Turnquist

November 4, 2010

I feel very blessed to have known Judith. I only wish I had the opportunity to have spent more time with her. I will always remember her warmth and caring presence even when she wasn't in the room. My sympathy and prayers to her family.

Holmes Funeral Home Watkins Funeral Home

November 3, 2010

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Arlene Sokola

November 4, 2010

Always having a kind word for and about everyone, you could feel Judy's smile and faith from thousands of miles away. Joe and children, Aunt Mary, Marianne, Cathy and Mike, and all of Judy's Dear Ones, please be comforted by beautiful memories of Judy's loving life. Love you all.

JOSEPH&ROSE POGGIE

November 3, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill & Trish Corcoran

November 3, 2010

Joe, Maria & Family:

We are deeply saddened by your loss and hope that you will find comfort from the support of your family and your large circle of friends. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We regret that we were not able to attend the services.

Roy Rowland

November 3, 2010

I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

serge poulin

November 3, 2010

JIMMY so sorry to hear abut your mom.My deepest sympathy

Eileen Palmerone

November 3, 2010

I worked with Judith at Perceptions Program for 5 years. She was so looking forward to retirement. She was a stabilizing force at the agency and always the voice of wisdom and compassion. She will be missed.

Tony & Bridgett Serino

November 3, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tricia Placido

November 3, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Susanne Carpenter

November 3, 2010

Dear Mike & Family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.

Eileen Palmerone

November 3, 2010

I worked with Judith at Perceptions Program for 5 years. She was so looking forward to retiring. She was a stabilizing force and always spoke with the voice of wisdom and compassion. She will be missed by many.

Judy will always be remembered smiling

Janice Poggie

November 3, 2010

Judy will always be in my memory!

Janice Poggie

November 3, 2010

Beach Memory

Janice Poggie

November 3, 2010

Catherine Williams

November 3, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Literally, Judith is the most Christlike person I have ever met. I am a better person for having known Judith. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 3, 2010

Will Remember the Memories

Denice Jones

November 3, 2010

Denice Jones

November 3, 2010

A very sad day for everyone...I Love All of all you.

Karen Gionet

November 3, 2010

Mike and Family

My prayers and thoughts are with you

Karen Gionet
LPi/Manchester

Jennifer O'Connor

November 3, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. May she be at peace and may that peace fill your hearts as you mourn for her in the coming days.

The O'Connor Family

Bill & laurie Turner

November 3, 2010

You will be missed. love alwaly& forever

Lucy Nowe

November 3, 2010

Dear Sokola family sincere condolences to you all in the loss of Judith who was such a blessing to our family at Perception Programs. She was such a caring counselor to so many & a wonderful person to work with. She remains in our hearts as a constant friend. 11/3/10

Carl Veilleux

November 3, 2010

Joe and Maria and Family,
Our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

November 3, 2010

So sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

November 3, 2010

Dear Sokola family,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Judy was such a beautiful and kind person. She will always have a place in our hearts. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
-Jesse and Megan Fuller

November 3, 2010

Joe and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Judi Verrengia Gallinoto and Family

November 3, 2010

Dear Joe and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers...our deepest sympathy to you and yours.
Your family at Becker's

Janice and John Poggie

November 3, 2010

Praying for God's peace and comfort in this time of overwhelming sorrow. Remembering all of you with sincere sympathy and love.

lori johnson

November 3, 2010

To the entire sokola family from the entire staff of mdc we would like to express are deepest sympathy for your loss.it was noticed that she was angel while she was here on earth for she touch many people's heart's with her time on earth now she will fly in heaven with the rest of the angels looking over all she left behind may you find peace in knowing her pain is over and she can now be at peace her smile shows many things that all she knew and loved made her happy she was a good wife mother grandmother and friend may we all count are blessing for how she touch are lives as well as are future's we must all strive to be better people in memory of her and all she did and tried to do . lori johnson and entire staff of mdc

November 3, 2010

Someone so special...can never be forgotten.

With Sincerest Sympathy,
Sharon & Ron Gideon, Carol & Bill Carpenter and Mildred Maloskie

Rae Ann and Chuck Corso

November 3, 2010

The Sokola Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Sincerely and with deep sympathy,

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