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Lillia Vasquez Obituary
Lillia (Schultz) Vasquez, 97, of Rocky Hill, CT passed away peacefully at her home on December 10, 2017. Born in Brattleboro, VT on March 26, 1920 to Edward and Stella (Pike) Schultz. Lillia grew up in Vermont, attended Wilmington High School and North Hampton Commercial College. She worked at Pratt and Whitney in West Hartford, CT where she met her husband the late John G. Vasquez. During their marriage of 63+ years they welcomed over 50 foster children at various times who lived in their home in addition to 5 of their own children. Lil also worked at the Ames HQ and at the Travelers Insurance before retiring. She leaves her sons, Lewis and his wife Mary, of Rocky Hill, Joseph and his wife Amy, of Bryson City, NC; a daughter Connie Sullivan and her husband Peter, of Portland; a brother Rodney "Bud" Schultz of Walnut Creek, CA; along with 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Lillia is predeceased by her husband, John and two sons, Jack and Benedict. A visiting hour will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Farley Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Rd. Wethersfield, with a memorial service in the funeral home at 11am. Burial will be at a later date in Woodford VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to a Veterans group of the donor's choice. To extend online condolences and/or share a memory, please visit farleysullivan.com.
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Jane Huntoon St. Jacques
December 21, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman and a great friend to my mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Judy McKinney Frascarelli
December 15, 2017
Mrs. V., Big Lil...you left a lasting impression on me. YOU were a GOOD part of my life oh,so many years ago. This earth was a better place for having you in it. God Bless.
Sara DiAngelo
December 14, 2017
Lew, Emmy, Kim and the Vasquez family we are so sorry for your loss. Lil was a special woman. Our sincere condolences!
Michael Godart
December 13, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Lillia's passing. I remember and never forget how both her and her husband opened their home to others and made their home a home to many. I spent many days visiting, playing with her children, and watching her husband giving haircuts.
They were special people who instilled so much good and important values. Thank you Lillia and thank you to her family for sharing such special times. You will be missed and remembered.
Jerry and Pat Huntoon
December 13, 2017
Both Pat and I are deeply saddened to learn of Lil's passing. I have known her all my life although as a young child I didn't understand why the children would rotate in and out of the house on Chapin Ave, I would learn later in life of the special people that Lil, John and their children were and still are. To say that Pat and I are better people for having known Lil sounds so cliche, but it is true. She was an amazing woman who touched so many lives and each of us is better for it.
Our deepest condolences to Lew, Connie, Joe and all the foster kids that found shelter, love and guidance under their roof.
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Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home - Wethersfield34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2201
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