Stella Choney Obituary

CHONEY, Stella (Meligonis) Stella (Meligonis) Choney, 95, of Needham , MA, died Tuesday, (February 26, 2008) at Wyngate, Needham, MA. Stella was born in New Britain, and was the daughter of the late William and Zafero (Perakos) Meligonis. Stella is survived by her two sons, William Choney and his wife, Dean of Bonaire, GA and Jeffrey Choney and his wife, Pamela of Wellesley, MA; her daughter Barbara Tsonis of Freeport, ME; her brother Gustave Meligonis and his wife Rose of Newington; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Stella was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Choney, and four brothers, Chris, George, Jimmy and Peter Meligonis. Funeral rites for Stella will be held Monday, March 3, at 8:30 a.m. with the procession departing at 9 a.m. from the Paul A. Shaker/Farmingdale Funeral Home, 764 Farmington Avenue, New Britain, and 10 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 301 West Main Street, New Britain, with Rev. James Bogiatizis, presiding. Committal service and final resting place will be in Fairview Cemetery, Smalley Street, New Britain. Relatives and friends may call at the Paul A. Shaker/Farmingdale Funeral Home, Sunday from 3-5 p.m. A Trisagion service will be held at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Directions to funeral home: I-84 East or West - Exit 37 ( Fienemann Road ) Right off exit - one mile down on right. To share a memory of Stella or to extend condolences to the Choney Family, please visit our website @ www.shakerfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made to: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, P. O. Box 1753 - 301 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06050.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Stella Choney

8 Entries

Paul Sullivan

March 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Choney family at this time of loss. Jeff, you and I have always had this common ground of caring for our dear mothers. The love of a dedicated son is like that of no other. You are a good man and your mother was wonderfully blessed to have you. May she rest in peace.

Paul and Xiaobei Sullivan

Gregory Choney

March 2, 2008

My heartfelt condolences to my cousins, relatives, and Aunt Stella's family. Though years have passed since visiting my Aunt, my memories of her will always be cherished.

Corinne Choney Tanuis

March 2, 2008

My deepest heartfelt condolences to all of Stella's family and friends who mourn her loss at this time.
She has held a constant place in my thoughts and prayers over these recent years. Quite selfishly, I could not ever let go of the Aunt Stella with whom I had always felt I had a special relationship.
Her strength, love, wisdom and joy for life showered so many of us.
Throughout the peace and turbulence of my own life she was truly spiritually supportive and inspiring.
It has been a privilege to ever have been a part of her life and her spirit will always remain present in my thoughts and memories.
May God bless all who mourn her.

John Forrest

March 2, 2008

Choney you are a good friend to all of us and we are very sorry for your loss. We send our best to and your family.
John Michael, Allison, and Dot

Paula and David Kufta

March 1, 2008

Dear Pam and Jeff, From the photograph we could see that Stella still had that special sparkle in her eyes even after all these years.That is a gift.
Our condollences and best wishes.

Christine Yampanis House

February 28, 2008

I have often wondered about Stella, remembering her fondly. I know that both she and your dad were very dear to my parents. My sincere condolences to all of you.

Ted Yampanis

February 28, 2008

To: Stella's children

Just last month, my sister Christine and I were reviewing some old movies (hoping to convert them to DVD), when we came across one from the early 50's taken at Lake Quassapaug. It was one of many visits our family made with yours. Barbara and possibly Jeffrey appear in the movies. One of the best shots is our dads, under a shady tree, enjoying each other's company as they always did. Our dad was never happier than when he spent some time with yours.

But this note is to express our sorrow at Stella's passing. Even though it's been over 50 years since we were together, I remember her well. She had a warm and welcoming smile such that you always felt she was genuinely glad to see you

Lisa Kolasinski(Bushey)

February 28, 2008

My condolences to the entire family. Unfortunately my family and I we will be away on Sunday. I have wonderful memories of Aunt Stella and Uncle Arthur. When we visited with Nanny and Grampy(Eleanor and Peter) we almost always visited at Aunt Stella's. It always smelled so good in her house. She showed us how to make homemade bread and pastries. To this day I crave greek easter cookies. Some of my favorite childhood memories involved Aunt Stella and Uncle Arthur such as craking eggs at easter, singing greek songs, eating greek food that Aunt Stella made. She will be greatly missed. But luckily I have these memories and traditions to pass on to my family/children.

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