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Paula Morrone Obituary
Paula grew up in Stonington, CT, but resided in Westerly with her husband of 53 years, A. Vero Morrone and her six children; Aaron (Nancy), Kevin (Michelle), Susan Eldridge (Edward), Bryan (Antonietta), Steven, and Britton (Tami). Her most prized possessions were her fourteen grandchildren, Andrea, Julianna, Alisa, Matthew, Emily, Benjamin, Caitlin, Marcus, Jack, Sydney, Aidan, Drew, Max, and Nico. Paula is survived by her siblings; James Foberg (Brenda), Pamela Perri (James), Susan (Bud), and Donald Foberg (Gloria). Paula was predeceased by her parents, Gerald and Winifred Foberg, her sister Linda Schackner, and her in-laws, Vero and Helen (Kiesik) Morrone. Paula lived a happy and blessed life full of friends and family.
In her early years, Paula graduated from Stonington High School in 1964 as recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Award, captain of the cheerleading squad, basketball team, badminton team, and twirling team; to name a few of her many extracurriculars and talents. Her shining personality made an impact on many, and blessed her with cherished lifelong friends. It was her senior year that she met the love of her life, and began her journey with Vero and her six beloved children.
Paula was an optimist with an amazing sense of humor. She demonstrated her commitment to the church and the Blessed Virgin Mary by attending mass daily, volunteering as a Eucharistic Minister to the sick, and praying the Rosary with her prayer group of 30 years. She loved spending time outdoors, especially with her grandchildren, gardening, boating, and taking walks to pray the Rosary. She always put others first, whether they be friends, family or strangers. Many know and remember her from her active presence in the community, volunteering for Red Cross, being a member of the Westerly Yacht Club and Calabrese Society, and always giving her competitors a run for their money in her Bridge and Pitch leagues. Paula attended every one of her kids' and grandkids' sporting events, always being their biggest fan. Paula's wit, humble character, faith, and love will be carried on by everyone who has crossed her path. In the end, she put her family and friends first so they could celebrate her life, faith, and impact as a wife, mom, nana, sister, and friend.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Fresh Air Fund at freshair.org, an organization that brought Vero and Paula their seventh child, Serena; a relationship that began many years ago and still holds strong to this day.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 3-7pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home,59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High Street, Westerly, on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 10 a.m. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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William Whipple
June 19, 2024
Paula was always a class act. A very special girl from my memory.
Toni Remor
February 27, 2020
I am so sorry for the error in my condolence, it should have read John 3:16
Mary Silva
February 25, 2020
Dear Morrone Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother.She was a very dear and sweet women. Thank the good lord that you had those few days to celebrate her life. Most people don't . You will be able to cherish those memories forever. She is in my prayers. R.i.P. Paula. Mary
John Krot
February 24, 2020
To the Morrone Family:
My deepest sympathies.May the many memories you have of Paula give you strength & guide you through the difficult days ahead.
Carolyn Longolucco
February 20, 2020
To the Morrone Family,
How wonderful were those years at High Street School where Paula led the PTA during my first years as a principal. We were like a large family because moms like Paula were there to see that their children demonstrated all the respect that was instilled in them before they left their doors. What a shocking loss of such a great lady. I extend my sincere sympathy to you as you grieve her loss but celebrate the beauty of her life.
Walter & Gail Sheldon Jr.
February 20, 2020
Vero Morrone and Family,
So sorry for the loss of your lovely wife and Mother.
All I can say is remember the great times and cherish
the memories, as they will live on in your heart forever.
May she Rest In Peace.
February 20, 2020
Dear V and Family,
I was shocked to hear of Paula's passing. I will always remember her warm and caring smile whenever we had the chance to meet. She was genuinely interested in the lives of all those who crossed her path. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Martha Wicks
McKinney, TX
Maggie Stewart
February 19, 2020
To the Moribe family,
I am so sorry to hear of Paula's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.. We always had a good time playing cards at the club. She was a tough competator.
John (Jack) Ward
February 19, 2020
V and family, I was saddened to hear of Paula's passing. I have a lot of early memories with her and the Foberg family growing up. Unfortunately living in Florida for 40+ years I missed a lot of Marrone gatherings. I do however remember being at one of the famous Supi (spellcheck ) breakfasts many many years ago.
With Sympathy,
Jack Ward
BOB & ROBERTA ALESSIO
February 19, 2020
PAULA PERSONIFIED WHAT A CHRISTIAN WOMAN SHOULD REPRESENT: LOVING, KIND, FRIENDLY, HOPEFUL IN EVERY SITUATION, PATIENT, HUMBLE, AND STRONG IN THE DEFENSE OF HER FAITH IN CHRIST AND HOLY MARY. SHE WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED ESPECIALLY BY VERO AND ALL THE KIDS AND GRAND KIDS BUT ALSO BY OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES OF WESTERLY. WE PRAY FOR THE PEACE AND HOPE THAT COMES FROM CHRIST BE YOUR STRENGTH AT THIS TIME. WITH DEEP FONDNESS, DEACON BOB AND ROBERTA ALESSIO.
Toni Roderick Remor
February 19, 2020
So sorry to hear of Paula's passing. Condolences to her family. She had an infectious smile that I most remember about her from high school. Glad to hear her faith was strong and she is spending eternal life with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. John 4:16.
Ellen Miller
February 19, 2020
To the Morrone and Foberg families....A beautiful tribute to a wonderful, loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Our condolences and prayers are with you all.
Ellen Babcock Miller and Kirsten Foberg
February 19, 2020
To the Morrone and Foberg families
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, parishioner and friend. A beautiful person. So sorry for your loss. Our most sincere condolences and prayers.
Mary Margaret Critcherson -Schlais
February 19, 2020
So sorry for loss Paula was a beautiful person.
Paul Ponte
February 19, 2020
Heartbreaking news about such a wonderful person! The Morrone family meant so much to me as I was growing up in Westerly. Such a kind, welcoming, and inspiring family - a lasting impression that remains with me today! We are so sorry for your loss! We will continue to pray for your family!! So sorry that I cannot be there with you in this time of mourning!! God Bless!!
Jim Celico
February 19, 2020
One of the warmest and friendliest person I had the privilege of knowing. Ann and I send our deepest condolences and prayers to Vero and the entire Morrone family.
Dan Dinoto
February 18, 2020
V. and family: My sincere sympathy and condolences to all at this sad time. Paula was, in so many ways, a wonderful example of what a human being should aspire to be. I know that she has left her children and grandchildren a solid blueprint for how to live their lives. Paula was truly a good soul, the salt of the earth. My thoughts are with you all.
Ron & Sharon Miceli
February 18, 2020
Dear Vero and family,
Beautiful, loving, classy, kind, spiritual...are just some of the words to describe Paula. Growing up in Westerly we have wonderful memories of Paula. She was such a presence wherever she was. Our very deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you and to the Foberg family. She will be greatly missed but she is with you always. Closer now than she ever was before.
With love and blessings to all of you,
Sharon & Ron Miceli
Janet York
February 18, 2020
V and family, Paula was a very special person in my life, always the very best friend to my sister. She will be missed by many but especially Carole who loved her dearly for just about their whole lives.Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Janetp
Erin Celico
February 18, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Morrone family at this very sad time. Mrs. Morrone was a very special woman, and I always enjoyed seeing her at the many sporting events of her loving grandchildren, as well as in mass, or out and about. She always had a beautiful smile and kind words to share. She will be missed by many. Rest In Peace.
February 18, 2020
Be comforted by the family Paula clearly cherished - she's at rest now and looks over those she looked after in life. With many prayers for those she left behind,
John and Debi McTurk
Eric Perrin
February 18, 2020
My condolences to the entire Morrone family. A great loss to the Westerly community.
Chris Carey
February 18, 2020
This town was blessed to have such a beautiful soul invested in not only her family, but everyone she came in contact with. Her bright light will continue to shine through all of her children and grandchildren. She gave us all a beautiful example of faith and family. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Karen Hamm, Tom Whewell
February 18, 2020
To the Morrone Family,
Tom and I send our prayers to your family. Paula was such a strong, beautiful,yet strong presence. Growing up in Stonington, I remember looking up to Paula as the ultimate high school model. Talking with her at the Yacht Club and other social functions was such a warm pleasure. She will be missed.
Glenn Foberg
February 18, 2020
To the Morrone Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mom. Your mother's legacy is one of kindness, caring and generosity to others. She has instilled great gifts in all of you and they will endure and sustain you as your family carries these abilities forward.
Sincerely,
Senior, Jo-Ann, Glenn Jr, Kristin and Kam Foberg
Byron and Pearl Brown
February 18, 2020
Morrone Family,
So sorry to learn of the loss of a great women who we first met when our children played sports together. Paula was a great cheerleader she even cheered for the opposing team players.
Her husband and I coached together in the Westerly Little League back in the day.
Paula always had a warm smile and very polite.
She will live in the hearts of her family members for many years to come. RIP.
Kevin Allen
February 18, 2020
Kevin, sorry for your loss.
Magan Springer
February 18, 2020
Sending my sincerest condolences to Steven and the entire family. I will always remember the kind-hearted, passionate woman Paula was, while raising her family was her greatest legacy. Amazing, to say the least. She will be sincerely missed. ❤
Jack McLaughlin
February 18, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the entire Morrone family and the Westerly community of friends. Jack and Sue Mac
Kerry Latham
February 18, 2020
So sorry. My prayers go out to the Morrone family at this time.
Al & Patti Morrone
February 18, 2020
Vero and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Paula was so kind, loving and generous and will be missed. May all the happy memories you shared as a family bring all of you comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
Debra Pendola
February 18, 2020
A beautiful woman in all ways. The obituary for Paula captures her many wonderful assets. Love and prayers to her family. Rest In Peace Paula.
Joanne and Ed
February 18, 2020
We are so very sorry ro heat about the loss of such a beautiful person. She was an inspiration to everyone. Out fondest memory is seeing her walking down Springbrook Road with her rosary beads and stopping to talk at our end. Springbrook Road will always be blessed with her memoryOut thoughts and prayers are with you allJoanne and Ed French
Becky, Adam
February 17, 2020
Hoping that all the wonderful memories sustain this amazing family through the time of their deepest grief and beyond. We were blessed to know Paula. He example of how to raise a family is her greatest legacy.
Karin Mahoney
February 17, 2020
So sorry for the loss of a mother, & grandmother. My prayers to the Morrone family.
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