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Danae DeMattei Obituary

Danae M. DeMattei Danae Michelle DeMattei, age 32 of New Fairfield, died Friday October 9, 2009 at Danbury Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident October 4, 2009 in Danbury. She was born in Danbury on September 25, 1977, a daughter of Anthony J. and Laura P. (Willrich) Demattei of New Fairfield. Danae was a graduate of New Fairfield High School, Class of 1995 and attended Western Connecticut State University. For the past several years, Danae was employed as a manager for Old Navy at the Danbury Fair Mall. In addition to her parents, Danae is survived by a brother, James Reynolds of New Milford; her maternal grandparents, Henry and Lily Willrich of Danbury; her aunt, Anne Marie DeMattei of Middlebury; her aunt and uncle, John and Medora Klesch of Brookfield; her uncle, Carl Willrich of New Milford; and her cousins, Emmett and Devin Kinsella and John H. and Christopher Klesch. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Anthony R. and Anna M. DeMattei of Newtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Interment will follow in St. Rose Cemetery. Friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, con-tributions to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) CT Chapter, 317 Foxon Rd., East Haven, CT 06513 www.madd.org/ct will be appreciated.

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Published by The News-Times on Oct. 11, 2009.

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Dianne Guglielmo

November 3, 2009

Jim, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Danae. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Guglielmo Family

adalisa medina

October 15, 2009

I worked with Danae at old navy and she was the kind of person that no matter what kind of day you be having she would make you feel better and forget all about it.she will be truely be miss now God have another angel watching over us I'LL miss u Naenae

October 15, 2009

I was able to have the pleasure to work with Danae at Old Navy when I was in High School. All I can remember about Danae is that she was constantly laughing and always had a smile on her face. She was a kind and beautiful person. She will be missed by me and by many others. My thoughts and prayers are with the Demattei family. You raised a wonderful daughter who was a friend to many.

Jennifer Banks

October 15, 2009

I was able to have the pleasure to work with Danae at Old Navy when I was in High School. All I can remember about Danae is that she was constantly laughing and always had a smile on her face. She was a kind and beautiful person. She will be missed by me and by many others. My thoughts and prayers are with the Demattei family. You raised a wonderful daughter who was a friend to many.

The Finkle's

October 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tara Crawford

October 13, 2009

My condolences to Danae's family; I'll keep you in my prayers.

RuthAnn Lawrence-Potter

October 13, 2009

Anthony, Laura & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Patty Lindberg

October 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Demattei family... I had the pleasure to work with Danae for 3 years at Old Navy and she had the talent to bring a smile to anyones face.. She helped me through alot.. Danae was a wonderful human being, and there are not many like that out there.. It is heart breaking that she left this earth too soon, but joyous that she has a spot in heaven and is going to watch over her friends and family just like she did while she was with us.... RIP Danae, u have a beautiful soul!

Sue and Alln Thompson

October 12, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Danae's family and friends. Danae was the maid of honor in our daughter, Sara Thompson Boland's, wedding. It was a pleasure to know Danae and to plan both a bridal and baby shower with her. She was always so kind and friendly and a good friend to Sara and Sean. Our sympathies and prayers to everyone who is touched by this tragic loss.

Lisa Grafton

October 12, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with Danae's family & friends. I knew her through other friends, but remember her as a kind and happy person whose smile can light up a room. She is now an angel to watch over us all. I am sorry for everyone's loss.

Jackie (Warner) Cianci

October 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Danae's family and friends. I first me Danae when I started working at Linen's N' Things and my mother introduced us. She was such a sweet person and we enjoyed hanging out together outside of work. Over the years we lost touch, but I thought of her often. She will be missed by many people. My heart aches that she is no longer here with us, but now she is an angel in heaven watching over us all.

Visiting Angels

October 12, 2009

Our heart goes out your family in this time of need. We are here if you need anything at all.

Maria Crandell-Lopez

October 12, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. Danae and I were good friends at Horseheads Middle School and we recently reconnected online. She was such a sweet and caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

Nicole Reid

October 12, 2009

My condolences to Danae's family, her smiling face will be missed.

Diana Sorbara

October 12, 2009

To the DeMattei Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Danae at Almost Home for a couple of years and I will always remember her smile, her sense of humor and her compassion for others. She was a wonderful person and friend. She will remain an angel in our hearts forever.
Please accept my deepest sympathy during this time.

October 12, 2009

Mr. & Mrs. Demattei I was heart broken to hear of Danae's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most horrific and sad time. Danae and I met years ago and although we haven't spoken in years I will miss her.

Melissa Ballas-DeJoseph

Dajon Williams

October 12, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

October 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 12, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of cutting her hair years ago and saw her Sat.@ Old Navy she was as pleasant as I remembered. I was shocked to read of the accident the next day as I prayed for her all week then to hear of her passing on Fri.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
with deepest sympthy,
Christine Botticelli

Terri Fitzgerald

October 11, 2009

My thoughts are with all of Danaes family. I had only just met her at my own daughters birthday party this past July and was so delighted that my daughter had such a nice friend in Danae. I asked about her often. My heart has broken with the news I recieved today about her passing. She is an angel above to watch over us now.

Joyce Russotti

October 11, 2009

Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Tanya Heil

October 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Demattei family. Danae was a very special person. She had the best smile and laugh. She was the kind of person that would never let you down. I will miss her alot.

Jennifer Gawron-Carey

October 11, 2009

Life will not be the same with you, Danae. To your family, I am so sorry for your loss. Danae was a kind, funny and loving person. She was an amazing person. She will be missed very much! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

October 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Danaes family. She is a very special person. She always had a smile on and that will be missed


Kerri Thompson

Allison Cacace

October 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Danae was loved by everyone she touched and God has received an amazing angel. The Demattei family is in our pryaers. - The Cacace Family

Katie Haug

October 11, 2009

You only had to know Danae for five minutes to know what a kind, generous,loving person she was. I feel lucky to have been able to call her a friend.

My deepest sympathies to her entire family.

October 11, 2009

Life will never be the same for sooo many people without you here. I know you'll be looking out for a lot of people while in heaven. Rest in Peace

Ebony Spruill

October 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Danae was a great person & loved by everyone, she will be truly missed.

Bonny Molella

October 11, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Will miss seeing Danae's smile and all her help every time I'm shopping in Old Navy. God Bless. Jery & Bonny Molella

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