Name: Calling hours for Christine Negrelli
Start: 2024-09-25T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-09-25T22:30:00.000Z
Location: Biega Funeral Home - Middletown

Christine Negrelli
Christine (Rekus) Negrelli, 78, of Madison, wife of William Negrelli, died Friday, September 20, 2024 at Middlesex Hospital. She was born in Hartford on April 18, 1946 to the late Alfred W. and Helen C. (Blaskowitz) Rekus. Chris was a much loved teacher for over 30 years. She impacted many lives with her joyful personality, generosity, and sense of humor. As a Reading Recovery teacher leader, she trained many teachers throughout the state and was held in high regard by all the teachers she worked with. In the classroom her love of reading, writing and her students touched numerous families through the years. She is survived by her husband of 54 years and two sons, Daniel A. Negrelli of King of Prussia, PA and David W. Negrelli of Madison, CT; and two grandchildren, Logan and Olivia Negrelli. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of her family. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the service. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Middletown Press on Sep. 23, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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15 Entries

Karen smith

November 11, 2024

Chris was a good friend. I will miss her.

Karen smith

Dan Negrelli

October 1, 2024

Thank you to everyone for your wonderful stories, thoughts and prayers for my Mom. Your support made a huge difference. I know she loved you all by the numerous photos she took and shared of her students and co-workers/friends. Thank you to the Nurses and Doctors at Middlesex hospital who took such great care of her. She is undoubtedly blessing all of us who knew her. Love you Mom.

Linda Kilburn

September 26, 2024

I've known Christine since we were both 5 years old. We were best friend from elementary school through college. We were each others maid of honor at our weddings. We didn't see each other as often as we got older but she was always a dear friend. I will miss our lunches where we'd meet at a half way point and talk constantly during lunch. But most of all I will miss her.

Debbie Amenta (Delldonna)

September 26, 2024

Bill and family,
I have not see you for years but Chris was my favorite teacher! My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Another angel has been added to heaven.

Debbie Delldonna Amenta

Vincent Ferrara

September 25, 2024

To my Aunt Chris, I will always cherish the times we had together as a kid. The most vivid memory, being the time we went to Boston, specifically the Italian district, and had a wonderful meal together. You showed us your favorite spots of the city and we got to walk the historic freedom trail. Thank you for being kind, loving, and understanding. Love you and miss you.

From your Nephew, Vincent

Middletown Teachers Union

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John Ferrara

September 24, 2024

To My Aunt Christine, I love you so much and I will miss you. I still can remember when went to Boston and you showed us all your favorite places. I will hold on to that memory forever. You were gone too soon and it seems like heaven receives another angel. You will always live in heart.

From your Nephew Johnny

Michael FERRARA

September 24, 2024

Our condolences to the Family! From the Ferrara(s) (Michael, Carol, James, Matthew, Cecelia)

Gretchen Weitz

September 24, 2024

I worked with Chris at Lawrence School. I loved her sense of humor and calming presence. She was an excellent teacher and a supportive colleague. It meant a great deal to me when she invited me to her lovely home for a special lunch to celebrate my retirement. May her memory be a blessing.

Judith Ferrara

September 24, 2024

I loved you with all my heart Chris. I know its been years since I saw you and Bill but I have always thought of you and the boys and your grandchildren. My boys Michael, Vincent and Johnny loved you very much too. God Bless you forever.

Curt Poland

September 24, 2024

My condolences to you Bill and your family. It's been a long time since I have seen you and Chris, (CCSU days). She was always a sweet, cheerful, pleasant person and the two of you made an excellent couple. I am sad that she has passed away.

Roy Raymond

September 24, 2024

Condolences to bill ❤. Met Christine when they lived in east Hampton mass many years ago . Also worked w/ bill @ the state beach in Madison. Great guy

egon{Chip} anderson

September 24, 2024

I worked with{Lawrence School} and knew Chris for the last 8 years of her life. You will not find a more compassionate, kind and fun loving person on the face of this earth. She was such a pleasure to be around. Her students worshipped her and her colleagues loved and respected her. We should all be so lucky to be so loved. I miss you already Chris...

Maggie

September 23, 2024

Christine was my daughters 4th grade teacher and we still have her grammar book with her corrections and grades on the pages! I had a great experience working as a paraprofessional in her classroom for a year and enjoyed every day laughing and working together. Very smart and caring woman, she was definitely wonderful!

Nancy Cosgrove Santostefano

September 23, 2024

I am devastated to hear this news! I worked with Chris for many years at Lawrence School. We worked next to each other and we often stayed after school hours and talked and shared stories!! She was a great friend and supportive teacher !

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