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Dorothy Cellano Obituary
Born in Waterbury, on May 30, 1930, to the Late Howard and Dorothy Myer Rath. Dorothy has been a longtime resident of Meriden, was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, and was a waitress in the food industry for many years. Spending time with her family was the most important thing to Dorothy with her second past time was playing her poker machine.
She will be remembered by her children, Debra Juan, Jane Arisco, and Frank Zaler, all of Meriden. She was also survived by her grandchildren, Kimberly Lasko, Tina Singleton, Michael Juan, Frankie Zaler and Jessica Zaler. Dorothy also had 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Dorothy will be private. The Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Cellano
Lydia Heredia
June 10, 2015
Deb, Jane and Frank....My deepest sympathy for you in the loss of your mother........May God bless you all and may he guide you through your sorrow..She is gone from earth but every time you look to the stars you will see her shining watching over you.
June 6, 2015
Dear Jane & Family-Sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. We fondly remember her from our childhood. She was a lovely person. Sincerely, Joanne Dynder Vass & Rose Dynder Harper.
Diana Dawley
June 5, 2015
To the Cellano family..My deepest sympathy and prays go out to you all.Heaven has a new angel and she will be looking over everyone in the family and her friends too..May she rest in peace. Treasure your memories of your Mom and Gramma and keep them close to your heart.God bless you all.
cheryl pfau
June 5, 2015
God has taken an angel . I only knew Dot for 4 years, but she was a wonderful woman who's laughter was contagious.im so sorry for the loss we are missing her so.
Tara Toomey-Clack
June 5, 2015
I am a friend of Kim (Nash) Lasko, I met her grandma in Meriden the last time Kim was up- I am sorry to hear of her passing- God Bless your whole family at this time-Kim has many found memories of her "Nana"
Mary Dawley
June 5, 2015
Deb and family I'm so sorry for the loss of mom. She will truly be missed by many.
RIP mom
Mary Dawley
June 5, 2015
Dorothy may you rest in peace. I'm going to miss our laughs we shared. I love you and miss you.
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