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Paula Cote Obituary

Paula D. Cote Age: 74, loving wife of Donald Cote for 53 years, of Ewa Beach HI passed away unexpectedly on June 26th in Ocean City, Maryland while on vacation. Paula was born November 14th, 1947 in Hartford CT to the late Joseph Ambrogio and Anna DiGiorgio. Paula attended Hartford public schools. She married Donald in 1968 and they made their home in Hartford and then East Hartford. Paula was a devoted wife and mother who cherished time spent with family. In addition to raising their children, she maintained her career as an aquatic's instructor. A generous and good-hearted woman, she had a loving and gentle nature and a great sense of humor. She touched the lives of all that she met in a special way. Her greatest love was the ocean and spending time at the beach. She also enjoyed church and time spent in prayer. She will be most remembered for her love of family. In addition to her husband Donald. She is survived by and will be dearly missed by: Her brother Joseph Ambrogio and his wife Ramdaya of Davie Fl. Her uncle Anthony DiGiorgio and his wife Theresa of Macomb MI, Her children, Daughter Gina and her husband Steve Wilder of East Hartford, son Dominic Cote of Ocean City MD, Grandchildren: Bradley & Becca Wilder of East Hartford and Madison and Davis Cote of Dundalk MD, cuzzie and best friend Diane Ambrogio of Slocomb AL, along with many special nieces, nephews and cousins. Paula was also predeceased by her sisters: Santina Huntoon and Sally Hatak Calling hours will held at Sunday, July 10th from 11-2:30pm, with a prayer service at 2:30 at Newkirk & Whitney 318 Burnside Ave East Hartford CT. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made in her memory with the charity of your choice. To sign the online guestbook go to www.NewkirkandWhitney.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 8, 2022.

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Mary Adams

July 9, 2022

I was deeply saddened when Gena called me of Paula´s death. My heart is filled with sympathy for the shock and grief you are suffering today. Paula was an inspiration in her prayer life with me. She will live in my memories as a wonderful friend. She will be deeply missed. My condolence to all of the family.

Cynthia Alex

July 9, 2022

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

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