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Phyllis Kropp Obituary

Phyllis M. Kropp
Phyllis M. Kropp (Ruot), 78, of Enfield, Connecticut, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born on May 18, 1947, in Torrington, Connecticut, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Latulipe) Ruot. She was a lifelong resident of Enfield and a devoted parishioner of Holy Family Church. Phyllis was a former member of the Legion of Mary – Rosary Stewardship and also a former member of AARP Chapter 1209. Phyllis is survived by her beloved daughters, Kari Harrington and her husband Randy, and Sara Ackley; her brothers, Timothy Ruot and James Ruot; her cherished grandchildren, Jason Ackley, Hunter Ackley, Kassandra Ackley, Emma Miskin, and Ashley Greenier; and her great-grandchildren, Ivory and Leon. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Kropp, in April of 2000, and by her sister, Patricia Boucher.
Relatives and friends may join the family on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Road, Enfield (please meet at the church). Burial will follow at St. Bernard Cemetery, Enfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Phyllis's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38101. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com

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Published by Journal Inquirer on Jan. 6, 2026.

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January 18, 2026

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Patti Kidney

January 3, 2026

A very sweet, kind and beautiful soul has gone to heaven. God welcomed you with open arms. Will miss you Phylis! Fond memories of our trip to Hawaii and also Hampton Beach with the girls. Til we meet again my friend.

Patty Stein

January 3, 2026

Dear Sara
Please accept
Our deepest sympathy of the passing of your Mom. I will keep her in my lasting prayers as well as you to bring comfort and love All you spoke of her she surely was loved by you and everyone and she loved you. May you always hold on to your most loved memory of her. May she rest in peace. Heaven has gained one special angel

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8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels

61 South Rd., Enfield, CT 06082

Jan

9

Service

10:00 a.m.

Holy Family Church

23 Simon Rd., Enfield, CT 06082

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9

Interment

11:00 a.m.

St. Bernard Cemetery, Enfield

Park St., Enfield, CT 06082

Funeral services provided by:

Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels & Cremation Services

61 South Road, Enfield, CT 06082

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