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Theresa Kennedy Obituary
Born in New Haven on May 18, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Frederic W. Kennedy and Dorothy C. (LaPanne) Vitelli. She had resided in Meriden, graduated from Maloney High School and attended Central Connecticut College. Theresa was employed by Gaylord Hospital for many years.
She is survived by her daughter, Christina (Pagini) Hatch and husband, John; grandsons, Sean, Brandon and Ryan Hatch, of Naples, Fla.; and granddaughter, Kelsey Hatch, of Charlton, Mass. She is also survived by her step-father, John L. Vitelli, of Meriden; four brothers, John Vitelli, Stephen Vitelli, James Vitelli and Robert Vitelli, all of Meriden; two sisters, Annemarie Fedor and husband, Robert, of Valrico, Fla., and Elizabeth Saks and husband, Richard, of Durham; and was loved by her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Vitelli; and brother, Frederic Kennedy.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden. Burial will be private. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Deborah, Brianna, Gracey Camera-Moriarty
October 12, 2014
Peace to all the loved ones that will hold on to all the beautiful memories until they meet again. Be the angel on Your beautiful daughters shoulder and rest in Peace. Love...
October 2, 2014
Theresa,how can we as a tight knit group that we are thank you and we will all miss you terribly. for all the wit and wisdom that you gave to us. the great stories and the support when ever any of us were down. I know Kansas will be waiting for you.thank you for helping me be a better caregiver.I'll never forget you and will always keep you in my heart. Peggy
Malgorzata Letkiewicz
October 2, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person.I will miss you Theresa.Rest in peace.
October 1, 2014
Theresa will be missed by all that worked side by side with her. She gave so much of herself to her co-workers and the patients through her daily interactions. May you and your family find peace.
Jean Shutak
Olivier
October 1, 2014
I know for a fact that you were an angel, you must have been direly needed in heavens to be recalled so early. Thank you for travelling the paths of life with me all those years.
Je te garderai pour toujours dans mon coeur
Morgan Douglas
October 1, 2014
Theresa, I've learned so much from you these past 11 years but I'm most thankful that I had the privilege of learning about you. You truly were one of a kind, smart, caring, and hilarious! Thank you for all the kind things you've said to me over the years, the laughs, the tears, and for always being there to lend an ear. I'll never forget you my friend! Love, Morgan
Annmarie Iosa
September 30, 2014
To such a great caregiver. I will miss you Theresa. May you rest in peace you so deserve.
Angela Byrd
September 30, 2014
My condolence to the family, Theresa a hardworking funny lady always willing to give a helping hand. The nights I had the pleasure of working with her she would have me laughing as well as those patients that stayed up all night. Theresa always had a story to tell, laughter and that wisdom she gave will be greatly missed.
September 30, 2014
Theresa you will always be remembered as one of the most extraordinary persons I'll ever know. I've enjoyed your shared experiences, your knowledge of all aspects of life (outside and inside of work), your memoirs and your writings. I'm still praying that your works get published and that there is a charity towards one of your many passions. A shepherd foundation perhaps? You will be missed. With Love and Respect.
Diane Birtha -Coworker
Trish Petronis
September 30, 2014
Theresa was the kind of person that left an impression on everyone she met. I will miss her free spirited playful attitude, sense of integrity, work ethic, and of coarse our conversations about World of Warcraft. She will be greatly missed among her coworkers and everyone she has touched along the way.
September 30, 2014
so sorry for your loss. May you r.i.p !!
Casey kennedy
September 29, 2014
I just recently met Theresa thru work and shared a few laughs. A very hard worker and will be missed!!!
stacey harris
September 29, 2014
Theresa was a great coworker she will be missed. My heart goes out to her family.
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