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Mary Stula Obituary

Mary Stula June 3, 1931 - June 1, 2011 Brooklyn - Mary (Harrington) Stula, 79, wife of John S. Stula and mother of Karleen and Karl Stula, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. She was born on June 3, 1931, in Brooklyn, CT, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Gorman) Harrington. Mary had six siblings, Gladys Dietch, Doris Anderson, Raymond Harrington, James Harrington, Francis Harrington, all predeceased and the only surviving sibling Eileen Panteleakos. She also leaves four grandchildren, John and Shawn Stula of Colchester, Kara and Eve Cicchicllo of Columbia. She was predeceased by her eldest granddaughter, Maria Cicchicllo in 2005. Mary married John on April 24, 1948 in Brooklyn. The couple celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary last month. Professionally, Mary was a licensed hospital administrator and nurse. She and John built and ran three convalescent facilities in eastern CT and operated them until retirement several years ago. Upon retirement, they moved to Cape Coral Florida. Mary enjoyed traveling, tennis, golfing, dancing and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and all those who loved her. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, June 5th from 5 - 7pm at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester. Celebration of the funeral Liturgy will be held Monday at 10 AM directly at St. Columba Church, Rte. 66, Columbia. Burial will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery, Colchester. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jun. 3, 2011.

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Lynne La France

June 22, 2011

Karleen and Karl,
I know this is a bit late, but I just came across this news today. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I have many fond memories of her and of both of you. May she rest in peace.

June 9, 2011

So sorry for your loss of your Mom may she rest in peace my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Deb Felciano,

marge stula and family

June 6, 2011

May Gods love and peace be with your family during this time.

Jack & Joyce Sterry

June 6, 2011

Dear Karl, John and Shawn,

So very sorry to her about your Mother and Grandmother. May your happy memories bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

Dee Gregory

June 6, 2011

Karl and family...so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dee Gregory

Courtney Ricard

June 4, 2011

Uncle John and family,
So sorry to hear of Aunt Marys passing, thinking of you, may your memories provide you some comfort. Courtney (White) Ricard

June 3, 2011

Karleen, Karl & Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts.
love~Kathy, Ashley & Alyshia

June 3, 2011

Uncle John, Karleen and Karl and family,

We are so sorry for your loss, We are sure she is at peace..In heaven with all her family Love Allan, Linda and family

Walter Anderson, III

June 3, 2011

Uncle John, Karl, Karleen and Family,
I am sorry to learn of Aunt Mary's passing. I was very fond of her. Aunt Mary was my second mother.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With Love & Admiration,

Walter, Dianne, Erik, Kyle & Ted

emily logee-savoie

June 3, 2011

Karleen and Karl,
so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

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