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2022

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LeeAnn Colasante Obituary

LeeAnn (Sunday) Colasante, 55, of Bristol, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Bristol Hospital. LeeAnn was born in Baudette, MN on June 15, 1967. She was the daughter of the late Robert Sunday and Karen (Kundler) Palmer. LeeAnn grew up in Wethersfield, attending We- thersfield schools before later moving to Bristol. LeeAnn loved to be outside soaking up the sun and her favorite places to be were on the beach, on the boat and on the motorcycle with her friends and family. She was a magnificent cook and was always cooking for everyone. She loved football Sundays watching her Miami Dolphins while sauce and meatballs simmered on the stove. LeeAnn was known as "Momma" to so many people that she loved and cherished. What she took most pride in was her children, grandchildren, bonus children and bonus grandchildren. LeeAnn is survived by her daughter, Shana (Munson) Forader and her husband, Michael of New Hartford and her son, Nicholas Munson and his fiancée Jessica Allen of Bristol. She was Nonna to Makenna McPherson, Jack McPherson, Carson McPherson, Leo Forader and Wyatt Munson as well as her fur grandbaby Jasper. LeeAnn is also survived by her sisters, Tracy Hale of Wethersfield, Bobbi Deming of Manchester and Christina Palmer of Loris, SC. She is survived by her nieces Melissa Leroux and Lisa Dalke as well as a nephew Anthony Sunday. LeeAnn is survived by her former husband Scott Munson of New Hartford and his family and also by her very best friend Rick Pliska of Bristol as well as his family. Calling hours for LeeAnn will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, CT 06489. Burial will be private. A celebration of life will be held at another time. In lieu of flowers, contributions in LeeAnn's memory may be made to The Focus Center for Autism, 126 Dowd Ave, Canton, CT 06019. To leave an online message of condolence or for directions, please visit www.dellavecchiasouthing.com. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St. Southington, CT 06489 has been entrusted with LeeAnn's arrangements.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 21, 2022.

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