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Mildred Passini Obituary
WINSTED - Mildred "Minna" (Raydenbow) Passini, 99, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Bernard "Bernie" Passini for 72 wonderful years. Born August 29, 1920 in Winsted; the daughter of the late Frederick and Grace (Searles) Raydenbow. Together with her husband, they purchased their farm in 1953 and continued to run it until they stopped dairy farming in 1963. In 1984, Bernie and Minna sold the farm to their daughter, Patricia where they both resided until their passing. She leaves her children, Margaret Veronesi of Winsted, Sally (Fred) Wabrek of Winsted, Patricia (Brian Dimock) Passini-Wheeler of Winsted, Steven (Nancy) Passini of Texas and Mary (Joe Cecchinato) Moore of Canaan; grandchildren, Stephen Veronesi, Cynthia Boyle, Tammy Passini, Fred Wabrek, Jr., Mike Passini, Heather Veronesi, Tiffany Wynn, Marcus Moore and Zachary Wheeler; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted from 5-7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Winsted United Methodist Church at 11 AM. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Winsted United Methodist Church and/or Foothills VNA, 32 Union Street, Winsted, CT 06098.
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March 15, 2020
Pat and family,
My mother Jacqueline and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kathy LaPierre
March 15, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful woman and full of life.
Judy Dudley O!Meara
Jeffrey "Duff" Davey
March 14, 2020
In 3rd grade, at Hinsdale Elementary, Steve Passini and I became friends. An invitation to a day at the farm on the then "Old Colebrook Rd. led to a lifetime friendship with the whole family.
A mear year and a half later my family moved to Pennsylvania, but for the next several summers I would return to the Passini farm.
Those were formative years, and those summers included learning a lot about hard work and family culture.
Everyone who knew Bernie and Minna, knew there was welcome mat out at the Indian Meadow Farm. Impromptu, late afternoon get togethers, in the window of time between a day of haying and going down for the evening milking, frequently resulted in those friends dropping in for some small talk while enjoying one of Minna's famous pies.
I called Minna last month, and we had a short but great conversation. I always marveled how sharp she continued to be. All of us who were gifted in knowing this lady can be thankful for her long life that retained a high level of quality health throughout her time with us.
Donna Ellis Jones
March 12, 2020
Patricia,Sally,Fred and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Jerry Morton
March 12, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My thoughts, and prayer's, are with you all. Jerry Morton
Linda Turgeon
March 11, 2020
The Matriarch of the Passini family has passed away after an amazing life. I think she used up 2 lifetimes of energy - maybe more. But she was not just the Passini Matriarch, she was the Matriarch of ALL of Indian Meadow Drive and a good portion of Marshall St. What a wonderful neighbor. Blessings to all of her family members.
Jeff Kathy
March 11, 2020
Many memories on the Farm and hundreds of events in their open house to birthday parties, anniversaries, showers and gatherings. Sorry for the loss of the Passini Family, to Wabrek, Veronesi, Wheeler, Moore
More than that Minna was the matriarch of the family she held so dear. I can see her dancing in the heavens with Bud.
Patricia & John Wiarda
March 11, 2020
We're so sorry to hear of Minna's passing. She was a great lady and will forever hol fond memories of her.
Kim Hazzard
March 11, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Minna's passing. She was a sweet, sweet lady. I will miss her.
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