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Sheila Ann Carparelli

2/1/1940 - 11/17/2025

BORN

2/1/1940

DIED

11/17/2025

FUNERAL HOME

Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London

12 Ocean Avenue

New London, Connecticut

Sheila Carparelli Obituary

New London - Sheila Ann Hendrickson Carparelli, 85, formerly of New London passed away, Nov. 17, 2025, at Pendleton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born Feb. 1, 1940, in New London, the daughter of Axel and Mary (Murphy) Hendrickson.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Squire Street, New London. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Jefferson Avenue, New London.

A full obituary will appear in Wednesday's edition.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Nov. 18, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Sheila Carparelli

Nov

20

Calling hours

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home

12 Ocean Avenue, New London, CT 06320

Nov

20

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

17 Squire Street, New London, CT 06320

Funeral services provided by:

Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London

12 Ocean Avenue, New London, CT 06320

Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London.

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Pattie Filippetti Hnat

November 18, 2025

Sending my deepest sympathy to the family of Sheila. She was a sweet person who became a dear acquaintance. I always enjoyed seeing her on Westridge. Her smile was genuine. May she rest in God's hands.

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