Lucy Abraham

Lucy (Eshoo) Abraham, 98, of West Hartford, passed away Saturday (January 6, 2024) at her home. Lucy was born July 16, 1925 to Rebecca and John Eshoo in New Britain, Connecticut. She later moved to West Hartford in 1964. Lucy graduated New Britain High School as a member of the National Honor Society before the age of 17 and took college classes. From the New Britain Herald files, 25 years later, the quotation was, "Lucy Eshoo maintained the highest total average in the history of the school". She was married to Walter Abraham until 1972.

Her two beloved children survive her, Janice A. Reilly (Joseph) and John E. Abraham (Corrine), 6 grandchildren; Tim (Elizabeth) Reilly, James (Karlee) Reilly, Kristen Reilly, David (Garcia) Abraham, Rachel Abraham, & Michael (Mary Michael) Abraham, and 4 great grandchildren; Charlotte Reilly, Grant Reilly, Joseph Reilly, and Alina Abraham. She is also survived by, nephews, Peter and Barry Eshoo of Connecticut, Charles Balisha of California, and niece Gail (Balisha) Ballas of California, as well as many great nieces and nephews. Her goddaughter, Andrea Yukna of Connecticut and Mark Bachand of California, also survive her.

She worked at several automobile dealerships as comptroller for 37 years. After her retirement, she took up tennis and later golf. She belonged to the Rockledge Women's group until she was 90. Belonged to the Connecticut Opera Guild serving as treasurer. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Assyrian Church serving as treasurer for many years and sang in the choir. She belonged to the Elmwood Senior Center where she learned to play bridge. After retiring, she also volunteered and did taxes for the elderly at the senior center for over 12 years. She was a member of the Midas Investment group as well. She loved the opera, plays, and loved to travel. Among countries traveled were England, Spain, Italy Greece, the Canary Islands, Sweden, France, Iran, and Iraq. She enjoyed entertaining in her West Hartford home with the help of her brother-in-law, Arthur Nimrod. Her twin brothers, Peter & Paul Eshoo, sisters Deena Alkhis, Lillian Balisha, and Mary Nimrod, her niece Cheryl Scribner and great nephew Jonathan Scribner predeceased her. A special thank you to Annmarie Anthony and Fidelis Best who took the best care of her in the last two years of her life. Memorial donations to East Catholic High School, 115 New State Road, Manchester CT 06042.

Funeral services will be held Thursday (January 11, 2024) 12 NOON at St. Thomas Holy Apostolic Assyrian Church of the East, 120 Cabot Street, New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Assyrian Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours will be held one hour prior (11 to 12 noon) at the church. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com