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Dorothee A. Fox-Popovich
1938 - 2020
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1938
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2020
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Dorothee Fox-Popovich Obituary
Dorothee A. Fox-Popovich, age 81 of West Haven, passed away on April 3, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 2, 1938, in New Haven, a graduate of Hillhouse High School c/o 1956, she was the daughter to the late Liberato and Elsie Carlona Santagata. Dorothee is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Joseph Popovich, her children, Tami (Philip) Cogar, Amy (Dan) Bothwell, Lisa (John) Caruso, and Usha (Verinder) Salwan, her grandchildren, Robert Christopher Fox, Samantha Cogar, Carisa Caruso, Haley and Max Bothwell, Vishu Salwan, her siblings, Robert (Paula) Santagata, Elaine (Anthony) Tarini, Barbara (Vincent) Vescovi, and William Santagata, as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her lifelong friends, Sandra Rocco, Amelia and Linda Paralta, Leititia Charles, and Elaine Zandri.
Dorothee, fiercely independent and intelligent, worked at the State of CT, Office of Adult Probation, as a key secretary, where she single-handedly founded and operated the 'Sunshine Club'. West Haven was her home of 40 years. Dorothee was a warm, loving, and involved wife, mother & grandmother. She spent countless nights sharing folk wisdom, recipes, and late night radio, with her beloved grandchildren. At her core, she was ever the excited adventurer, Dorthee truly loved going on long road trips, seeking out fairs, antique markets, and eclectic towns. When relaxing, she enjoyed having long talks over summer BBQ's. Her family will always remember her vibrant spirit, but what we will never forget is her heart. A strong, determined, and warm heart that no one knows better than the man it belonged to: her dedicated husband, Joseph Popovich. After a life filled with love, Joe is grateful for every moment of tender, ardent love they were able to share together in this life. He knows that their bond, like the stars he saw in her eyes, continues into eternity.
All funeral services will be held at a later date. Services are entrusted to West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. To leave a message for the family, please visit our website:
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YOUR HUSBAND
April 2, 2023
Dearest Honeybun It is 3Years of your passing I cannot believe it. Ever day goes by with me talking to you and remembering our life together. I am still trying to cope, trying to keep the apartment the way you liked it. I visited you at the grave sight put a palm cress there Tami planted flowere. Linda celebrated her 88th birthday i bought her the fudge she like she had her rum cake. Today is Tamis 60th birthday Samanthas 32nd birthday. I went to Andy to get my hair shaoed he closed his salon. A lot of his clientale were older they either died or moved away. I am still driving your car.
I LOVE YOU I MISS YOU I WASNT THE BEST HUSBAND BUT I TRIED.
LOVE
YOUR HUSBAND
JOSEPH POPOVICH
June 13, 2020
DEAREST HONEYBUN; IT IS NOW TEN WEEKS SINCE YOU HAVE PASSES AWAY. I HOPE YOU ARE RESTING IN PEACE IN HEAVEN, IT SEEMS LIKE A LIFETIME. I AM TRYING MY BEST TO COPE, BUT IT IS HARD. I HAVE NOTHING TO LIVE FOR DOWN HERE, I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT YOU. I HAVE BEEN WALKING THE BOARD WALK EVERYDAY. I WENT TO DR. LOSCALZO YESTERDAY, I LOST 12 POUNDS. WE TALKED ABOUT YOU, YOU WERE HIS PATIENT FOR 25 YEARS. MOLLY IS STILL DOING GOOD. I MISS YOU I WANT TO BE WITH YOU GIVE ME SOMETIME I WILL BE WITH YOU SHORTLY.
LOVE ALWAYS
YOUR HUSBAND
YOUR HUSBAND
April 23, 2020
DEAREST HONEYBUN
I LOVE YOU DEARLY AND I MISS YOU DEARLY REST IN PEACE MY DEAR SWEETHEART
LOVE YOUR HUSBAND
Sandra Rocco
April 10, 2020
Tami, Lisa,Amy,
Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.
Sandra and Bill
Sandra Rocco
April 10, 2020
Dear Dorothee,
I thought of you today, I thought of you yesterday, and days before. I think of you in silence. I miss you today, and I will miss you the rest of my tomorrows. I will never forget you, I will never forget us. I admire how you lived, embraced your dreams.
At the journey's end, may we embrace peace of heart at nothing left unsaid.
Love Sandra
Sandra Rocco
April 9, 2020
Dear Joe,
May cherished memories of your dearest wife Dorothee keep you comforted and bring you peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra and Bill
JOSEPH POPOVICH
April 8, 2020
DEAREST HONEYBUN MY LOVING WIFE
YOU HAVE GONE TO A BETTER PLACE, NO MORE SUFFERING AND IN PAIN. YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR MOTHER AND MY MOTHER AND JESUS. YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS WITH THEM. WE HAD A GOOD LIFE TOGETHER, MEMORIES THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. WE DID A LOT OF TRAVELING, WENT TO THE NORTH HAVEN DINER ON FRIDAY NIGHTS, AND WE WOULD GO TO CARVEL ON WEDNESDAYS TO GER OUR CLASSIC SUNDAES ,BUY ONE GET ONE FREE.
I MISS AND LOVE YOU DEARLY ALOT,TRYING TO DO THE BEST I CAN. I STILL HAVE CLAM SAUCE IN THE FREEZER THAT I MADE ON CHRISTMAS EVE. YOUR CAT MOLLY CELEBATED HER 19TH BIRTHDAY ON APRIL 4TH. YOUR CAR IS STILL DOING GOOD. I AM TRYING THE BEST TO COPE, IT IS VERY LONESOME WITHOUT YOU HERE,AND NOT HAVING YOU IN BED FOR ME TO HUG YOU.
REST IN PEACE MY DEAREST HONEYBUN, I LOVE YOU, I MISS YOU,I WILL BE WITH YOU, JUST HOLD A PLACE FOR ME TO BE WITH YOU.
LOVE ALWAYS
YOUR LOVING HUSBAND
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