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Stephanie Zaluda Obituary
She was born Dec. 27, 1972, in Manchester, attended local schools and was a lifelong resident. She was a communicant of St. James Church.
Stephanie is survived by her parents, Edmund J. Forand and his wife, Marjorie, of Palm Coast, Fla., and Mary Gulish and her husband, Albert, of Manchester; her four loving children, Natalie Forand, Kevin Zaluda and twins, Lily and Zachary Zaluda; a sister, Maryann Libby and her husband, Christopher, of Ellington; several nieces and nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other loving family members. She was also predeceased by her maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 896 Main St., Manchester. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Manchester.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James School, 73 Park Street, Manchester, CT 06040, where her children will be attending.
Holmes Funeral Home Manchester is in care of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Zaluda
Tania Jones
November 24, 2007
Ned,Marge,Maryanne&Chris and families - Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers as always. Stephanie was an incredible daughter,sister,mother and friend - we will all miss her. In sympathy and love, Tania Meyer Jones
Sandra Meyer
November 19, 2007
Ned & Marge, So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy Meyer, Homeland,GA (Tania's Mom)
Amanda Smith
November 15, 2007
Natalie, If you need anything let me know. I am so sorry of your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Lily & Zach
November 15, 2007
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Sandi Madrak
November 15, 2007
Maryanne and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Stephanie was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all that knew her. We are here for you.
Love
The Madrak Family
Holmes Funeral Home
November 15, 2007
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Kristen Essig
November 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time, and always. I am always here for you.
Karen Quaglia
November 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask.
Karen Quaglia & John Faulkner Jr.
Colleen Gordon Jeff Casati
November 15, 2007
Maryann, Chris and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are here if you need us. She will be greatly missed.
Kim (Frisk, D'Aquila) Zordan (old Traveler's co-worker)
November 15, 2007
Dear Mary & family,
I was so sorry and shocked to read about the passing of Stephanie. I know your family has gone thru alot recently, losing your son-in-law and grandson. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
sarah andrews
November 15, 2007
To Stephanies Parents, Sister, Brother in Law and her 4 dear children, I pray for all you at this time. This has been a long road for all of you. Please know that your friends have been praying all the way along with all of you. May her spirit live on in her precious babys. God bless all of you.
Love always
Sarah Andrews
Gina and David Austyn
November 15, 2007
Maryann and family, I am so sorry to hear of Stephanies passing. She will be missed by many. Please know my thoughts are with you all during this difficult and sad time.
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