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Sandra Winicki Obituary
Born March 6, 1938 to the late Chester and Helen (McLaughlin) Sweet, she was a graduate of Griswold High School. She touched the lives of many people and will forever be in their hearts. She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind, her husband, Carl A. Winicki, sister, Suzanne Nordorff, brother, William Sweet, daughters, Debra Bridgman, Maria Sforza and Ellen Zehren, sons, Mark Gagliardo, Michael and John Sforza. Nephews, Chris and Bryan Sweet, grandchildren, Ricky Lantz, Justine Johnson, Jenna, Nicholas and Hannah Sforza, Corey Dufrat, Brandan Gifford and Hailey Johnson, Noah and Ethan Lantz also Emily and Aiden Graham. A son, Robert Gagliardo, Jr. and a daughter, Carol Gagliardo predeceased her. Private services will be held at a later date.
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for Sandra Winicki
Michael SForza
April 5, 2013
Mommzee! I can't put into words how deeply saddened I was to hear of you passing away. Wish I could of been there. Forever in my heart, your son Michael.
Ron Bridgman
February 3, 2013
One of my most favorite memories is the first time I met Sandi in Washington. Debbie and I were just dating then and I wanted to make a big impression. The weather was sunny & warm. We had a BBQ on the patio and shared many laughs. Before she went back home Sandy cooked us a fantastic scallop dinner. She gave me these great long stemmed wine glasses as a parting gift. In the end I guess I got her approval.
What I will miss most is her laugh, smile and sense of humor and of course her company. Take care mom, say hello to Bobby, Carol and the rest of our loved ones.
Dan Kelly
February 2, 2013
To my 49 Mohegan Park Road family of the 1970's. Sandy was simply the best. Always there...Scout Mom for Mike and me (Pack 16). She made me feel like I was one of her own. Thinking of each of you today. Very sorry for your loss. With all my heart, Danny Kelly
ANNIE MAFFIO
February 2, 2013
I AM SO SADENED BY YOUR LOSS BUT I KNOW YOU ARE IN PEACE NOW. YOU WERE SUCH A GOOD FRIEND AND WE HAD SUCH GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. I WILL MISS TALKING TO YOU. MY LOVE GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY WHO ARE ALREADY MISSING YOU. LOVE, ANNIE
TERRY CRAWFORD
February 2, 2013
FOR ALL THE HAPPY TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER. YOU WERE ALWAYS LAUGHING AND HAPPY.
TERRY (LACHAPELLE) CRAWFORD
February 2, 2013
WE SPENT SO MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER IN HIGH SCHOOL AND WE HAD SO MUCH FUN! I KNOW YOU ARE ONE OF THE ANGELS LOOKING DOWN ON US UNTIL WE CAN ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. FRIENDS FOREVER.
CYNTHIA ROBELLA KATA WALTER SAWICKI
February 2, 2013
ALL THE YEARS WE SPENT IN SCHOOL
AND AFTER SCHOOL FRIENDSHIPS REUNIONS
WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH SEE YOU
WHEN IT IS OUR TURN LOVE CYNTHIA & WALT
Justine Johnson
February 1, 2013
I have so much to be proud of as her granddaughter. She taught me to be the loving, caring, and devoted mother and wife I am today. I will always remember our time together with a happy heart especially our beach days and then our Capt. Jacks for dinner with Aunt Carries for pie after. You are going to be missed more than you know but you will never leave my heart. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! Love Justine
John n Donna Sforza
February 1, 2013
To all the happy memories and wonderful times spent with her , John and I truly going to miss her dearly .
John n Donna Sforza
February 1, 2013
Mom
We are going to miss you more than words can describe , /our hearts are heavy , but we know your not in pain any more . We know your with the angels above and will always look down on us . love you always and forever JJ and Donna Jason Marc Mike Chris Fred Dan
February 1, 2013
To all of Sandi's family,
I was so sorry to hear of her passing.
She was a part of my life for over 30 years, we got along so well together, I have many memories of her and all our kids.
She is at peace now with Bobby, Carol and Grandma.
My sympathy's go out to all of you.
Birdie
January 31, 2013
My best memories are family picnics, Christmas mornings, watching the Wizard of Oz every year, Sunday macaroni dinners. We had fun when Mom and Carl would come to Washington when she was healthy, J.J. and his family would
often join us. She loved that. Life was never easy for our big family, but I will say this. Mom did the best she could with a wonderful sense of humor and love in her heart. Rest easy Mom, you're in God's hands now. Love, Debbie Doodlebug
Irene Makuch
January 30, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Sandy and I worked together at Heritage Commons and she was a very good friend.
June Matson Gregory
January 30, 2013
With wonderful memories of our high school years. Many happy times and I know she will be missed by all who knew her. A star shines brightly in the heavens.
Nancy Aresco
January 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss memories are a helpful thing
January 30, 2013
Dear Carl and Family,
Sandy was a wonderful peson. I will always chrish the lovely quilt she made me with her own hands. So sorry for your loss.
Jack and Bernie Dillon,Portland
Lou Neumann
January 30, 2013
Dear Carl and Family;
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Doc Lou and Pauline Neumann, Portland and
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