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MARY ELLEN POLOSKI DONADIO

1950 - 2015

MARY ELLEN POLOSKI DONADIO obituary, 1950-2015, Branford, CT

BORN

1950

DIED

2015

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W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home

244 N. Main Street

Branford, Connecticut

MARY DONADIO Obituary

DONADIO, MARY E. Mary Ellen Poloski Donadio, beloved wife of Kenneth R. Donadio of Branford, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Mrs. Donadio was born June 8, 1950 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Stanley and Geraldine Nowicki Poloski. She was a retired school teacher, having taught at St. Mary School in Branford for many years. She was an animal lover, especially of dogs and horses and she made quilts for Quilts of Valor. Besides her husband, Mary is survived by her children, Lisa Donadio of Westbrook, Michael (Sylvia) Donadio of Branford, and Jonathan Donadio (fiancé Christina Sudac) of Guilford; her grandchildren, Victoria, Christopher and Thomas Donadio; her brother, Thomas Poloski of Oxford, MI, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Poloski. Funeral from the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford, Monday morning at 10:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church at 11:00. Friends may call Sunday from 3 – 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Friends of the Blackstone Library, 758 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405. For directions and online memorial see: www.wsclancy.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2015.

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February 23, 2018

Dear Family...I just found out of Mary's passing and even tho I haven't seen her for many years, she always remained special in my heart. We were besties in high school and for some years after. You probably don't remember me, but I did meet Lisa a few times when she was very young and Johnathon and Michael once. Again you boys were young too. Ken, you were Mary's knight in shinning armor from the day she met you. I touched based with Mary 4 years ago and wanted to arrange a get together with her and a couple other girls who were part of the gang but sadly it didn't work out.
Mary...you were such an important person in my life and we went thru a lot together in our younger years. You were my best friend and I will always treasure you.
To Ken and kids...My deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Chris Dee Martin (Archer)

Dave Fraulino

January 29, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew she was a great person from only the few times l met her.
Dave,
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Dave Fraulino

January 29, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew she was a great person from only the few times l met her.
Dave,
Around the clock heating & cooling

Denise Gogola

January 26, 2015

My heart breaks. Such an amazing woman, who taught me so much - not just as a coach, but as a role model for a positive outlook and Christian attitude. I miss her already and I live more than 1000 miles away. My love and sympathy to Mr. Donadio, Lisa, Michael, Jonathan and your families. - Denise (Fresco) Gogola

Lynn Ruggiero

January 25, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you Ken and the children !!

Jamie Litz

January 23, 2015

I am saddened by the news of Mrs. Donadio. Working under Lisa for only the last few months, I have heard and learned about how special her family is to her. My blessings and thoughts are with you all! ~peace~love

January 23, 2015

Just shocked!! Mary and I go way back to our girls in Sacred Heart. She has been a dear friend and a loyal client of mine.....I was her hairstylist for many years. My heart goes out to Ken and their children and grandchildren. They were her world!! On behalf of my husband John and I.....she will be sadly missed! John and Rosemary Raffone.

Janine Malave

January 23, 2015

Lisa,
I am so deeply sorry to learn about the passing of your mother. Nothing in this world prepares us for the loss of our loved ones. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this very sad time. I pray that God will give you the strength you will need in the months ahead . May your mother rest in peace of the loving arms of the Lord.

Saj

January 23, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7

Peter Panaroni

January 23, 2015

I'm so sorry to here that Mary passed.she was a lovely person who I would see in church a lot. I'm sure God will have his arms open wide for her.

January 23, 2015

So hard to believe. Mary and I met for lunch on Monday and gone on Wednesday Mary was such a vibrant giving person My deepest sympathy to Ken and family. Goodbye my friend.

Kathy Hill

Lauren & Anthony Jannotto

January 22, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. Out hearts go out to the entire Donadio family.

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