Kathleen A. Sawyer

Kathleen A. (Manzella) Sawyer, 43, of Buena Vista Street, Unionville, wife of the late Wayne Allen Sawyer, died Sunday, (April 21, 2002) at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington after battling cancer for nearly two years. She was born November 11, 1958 in Jamaica, NY, daughter of Frank J. and Leora C. (Smith) Manzella of Oyster Bay, NY and had lived in Pittsfield, MA, prior to moving to Unionville nine years ago. She was a graduate of the Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, MA. Mrs. Sawyer was employed as a cafeteria worker for the Farmington School District for many years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bloomfield. Kathleen spent much time as a volunteer at the Geneology Library in Bloomfield and for numerous other church activities. She held a Black Belt in Karate from the Center of Self Defense in Canton. Besides her parents, she is survived by two sons, Anthony Graffagnino of Albany, NY, PFC Matthew Graffagnino stationed at Ft. Benning, GA; a daughter, PV2 Anne Marie Graffagnino stationed at Ft. Drum, NY; four brothers, Joseph F. Manzella of Bay Shore, NY, Frank D. Manzella of Dalton, MA, Stephen G. Manzella of Pittsfield, MA and Michael G. Manzella of Coram, NY; her in-laws, Richard and Shirley Sawyer of Groveton, NH and Patricia Graffagnino of Howard Beach, NY; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike, Canton, Wednesday, April 24, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 25, 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1000 Mountain Road, Bloomfield, with Bishop David Williams, officiating. Burial will be in Dyer Cemetery, Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, C/O Bishop Williams, 16 Circle Drive, Unionville 06085 or the American Red Cross, Greater Hartford Chapter, 209 Farmington Avenue, Farmington 06032.