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Elizabeth Todorov Obituary
She leaves her husband of eleven years, Shawn E. Todorov; a daughter, Emily Elizabeth Todorov, at home; her parents, Frank and Mary Louise (Rees) Famulare, of Manlius, NY; two brothers: Frank J. Famulare of Austin, TX, and Michael J. Famulare of Steamboat Springs, CO; a sister, Catherine A. diGrazia of Groton, MA; a nephew, Michael diGrazia, and two nieces: Karlii diGrazia and Alison Famulare; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Famulare, and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Rees, both of Cooperstown, NY; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Elizabeth was born in Hackensack, NJ. She was a graduate of Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Manlius, NY, and Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY.
Her love of animals prompted her to open her own business, Creature Comforts in Sterling.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Clinton, a supporter and patron of NEADS, and, along with her husband and daughter, founded the Annual Children's Toy Drives at both the Dana Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund Clinic, Boston and UMass Memorial/Children's Child Life Program, Worcester. A lover of the outdoors, Elizabeth enjoyed gardening and horseback riding, as well as cooking, and traveling, especially to Long Beach Island, NJ. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent playing with her daughter, Emily.
Elizabeth's funeral will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, in memory of Elizabeth Todorov, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445 or Em's Fund c/o Sterling Fire Department, P.O. Box 21, Sterling, MA 01564.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Todorov
Beth Meyer-Hughes
November 22, 2008
I am so sad to have just heard about your loss. I knew Liz from when we were kids together in NJ. I have many fond memories of our youth. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time
Marianne Connor
November 20, 2008
I am so sorry. I just received the news. Liz was the best thing that happened for my poodles. Jackie, Charley and Bailey loved to be groomed and ran down the stairs in excitement to see her. May you find peace in your hearts to know she made us a very happy family.
James Ipolito
November 8, 2008
Shawn,
We were very saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim and linda Ipolito
Janet Scherer
November 8, 2008
To Liz's Family,
I got to know Liz through Creature Comforts and always felt her kindness and warmth when I left my dog for grooming. I was deeply saddened to hear about liz's passing. I will miss her kind spirit and her family will remain in my prayers and thoughts.
Linda Herbert
November 5, 2008
Dear Shawn, Emily & Family,
I was so very sorry to hear of Liz's passing. She was loved by all who got to know her and will be greatly missed. She went the extra step to help me when I got disabled, so that I could continue bringing my Westie for grooming. I'm so thankful to have known her. She is in my prayers.
With my deepest sympathy,
Linda Herbert & Tiffany
Trever Famulare
November 1, 2008
To the family....We are so sorry to hear about this great loss. We loved our interactions with Liz and so enjoyed the updates she sent. We miss living closer and deeply regret the distance between us. Our thoughts and prayers. Trever & Marybeth Famulare
Becky and Dave Okoniewski
November 1, 2008
Shawn, Emily, and The Famulare's
Our deepest sympathy and condolences. We are so honored to have had Liz in our lives. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need us. Thank you Shawn for bringing Liz into our lives and giving us such great memories.
Jeff Alexander
October 31, 2008
Shawn and Emily:
My deepest condolences on the passing of your wife and mother. I am very sorry to say that I never met her. But I know that she had a good family with Shawn as her husband and Emily as her daughter. Take care of yourselves.
Michele (Walters) O'Brien
October 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Liz is a dear friend, all through school and long after. We had so much fun and so many laughs. My heart and goes out to you. From her sweet voice to her caring beautiful soul she will be missed. - Michele (Walters) O'Brien
Dora (McCarthy) Riedl
October 30, 2008
Liz was my junior high friend when she moved to Cazenovia, we ran into each other over time in life and shared laughs! My sympathy goes out to her husband, daughter,parents,siblings, and anyone who has a memory of Liz has a fond one!! She is with the angels....
Heather (Holm) Waite
October 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Suzanne and Paul Garrity
October 29, 2008
To Liz's family: We are truly sorry for your loss. We got to know Liz through Creature Comforts. She was always happy to see us and was so kind and gentle with our "Daisy". Please know that she touched alot of people's lives and will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jane Beckwith and Joan Russo
October 29, 2008
Dear Shawn,
We are among the many who want you and Emily to know that you're in our prayers. We are only a few houses away and hope that if there's any way we can be of help, that you'll let us know. We're so very sorry.
Lisa Akerson
October 29, 2008
Shawn, Emily, and Family,
I first met Liz through Creature Comforts. Every time I brought Maxie in for grooming I always enjoyed chatting with Liz. She had such a warm, friendly way with both people and animals . She will definitely be missed.
Emily honey, I have really enjoyed getting to know you this year when I volunteer in Mrs. Stoever's class. Your mom loved you so much, every time I spoke with her she was so proud of your accomplishments. My thoughts and prayers are with you, as are Michael's.
The Akerson family
Lisa, Mike, Caroline, Michael, and William
Guido, Kathleen and Family DiPietro
October 29, 2008
Shawn, Emily and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Liz’s passing. As you know she was such a wonderful, caring and compassionate person. I used to love to go in to just talk and laugh with her about so many different things. She always had such a beautiful smile on her face. She was so proud of Emily and always had such wonderful stories to tell me. Jessil (our dog who loved seeing Liz) and I will truly miss her friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. We pray God will give you His strength at this most difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathies,
The DiPietro Family
Linda Kosinski
October 29, 2008
To Shawn, Emily, and Family,
I was saddened to hear about a Emily's mom when my son came home from school on Monday. He and Emily played soccer together this fall and are both so fortunate to have Mrs. Stoever for their second grade teacher. You are all in our thoughts each day and hope your family and friends will help guide you all through the days ahead. I have read so many wonderful tributes to Liz and know that there will be a community of love and support for you.
With Thoughts and Prayers,
Linda, Joshua, and Ryan Kosinski
Ray & Sue Winslow
October 29, 2008
Shawn,
We were so sorry to hear that Liz had passed away. We wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. We know that Liz's passing will leave a void in the lives and hearts of all those who knew her.
Liz will always remain within your heart. Shawn, we have included you and Emily in our prayers. May God give you the strength you need. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Ray & Sue Winslow
Meg Johnson
October 29, 2008
Shawn, Emily & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I met Liz through NEADS, we both were puppy raisers. She & Shawn had raised Astra, when I raised Metto, and raised Cassidy when I raised Caleb (Cassidy & Caleb were brother & sister).
We had been friends ever since.
The world has lost another great person.
I was lucky to have known her.
Jenelle Abnett (Pagano)
October 28, 2008
Shawn,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My throughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.
Love, Jenelle
Rosemary Fitzgerald
October 28, 2008
The world has lost a very nice,caring,
and gentle person...we animal lovers will mourn her loss. To her husband and daughter, she relished her family and enjoyed being a mom so much. Not only are there many humans who will miss her...think of all of our happy pets who reaped from her kind nature as well!
Barbara & Richard Debolt
October 28, 2008
Marylou, Frank and family,
We send our condolences. I feel like I know you all since Sophia, Peter and Jane keep me updated. Do know you are loved. Love each other and hold on to each other. Family love is the best gift from GOD. I think of and pray for you all daily.
Love in Christ, Barbara & Richard Debolt ( Sophia's Mom& Dad )
Steve, Abby, Dante and Alyssa Garofalo
October 28, 2008
To Shawn, Emily and Family,
We are sorry for your loss if there is anything we can do let us know.
Lynn Rizzuto
October 28, 2008
I only knew Liz a short time but she was a very sweet and gentle person.
She will be missed.
Lynn Rizzuto
Owner of Curves in Sterling
Donna Davisson
October 28, 2008
Shawn, Emmy and family,
Words cannot express how sad we are at Liz's passing. She will live on in our memory as the wonderful friend, mother and wife that she was.
Please lean on us when you need to lean.
We love you,
Donna and RJ
Lynne Brissette
October 28, 2008
To the Family of Liz...Words cannot express our sadness to hear of her passing. She is an inspiration to all of us. We had the distinct pleasure of having her for our groomer. She will always be in our hearts and memories. She was truly valiant. Rest in peace. Love, Lynne & Jim Brissette
Sherri, Kevin & Jackson Foster
October 28, 2008
Shawn-
We are so saddened to hear about Liz, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and Emily. You and Liz should be incredibly
proud of what a wonderful girl Emily is, so happy and so confident and just a pleasure to be around. Everyone could see what a fantastic mother she was, and she will be greatly missed by those of us who were blessed with the opportunity to have known her.
Heidi Nuzzolilo
October 28, 2008
To Liz's family - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
She was a wonderful woman, and a beautiful wife and mother.
Mark & Heidi Nuzzolilo
and Alexi Ritchotte (friend of Emily's)
Mary Eley
October 28, 2008
Dear Todorov and Famulare Families,
We are so very saddened to hear the news of Liz's passing. You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Liz was a wonderful sweet person and will be missed and remembered always.
Your neighbors,
Frank & Mary Eley and Bailey too...
100 Maple Street
Uncle Denis & Aunt Jane Cimbal
October 28, 2008
Rest with the angels, our sweet Elizabeth. We will miss you always.
Dennis Hayes
October 28, 2008
Shawn:
My deepest condolences in the death of your wife. You are in my thoughts and prayer in what I would imagine is a very difficult time.
Fr. Denny Hayes
Michele Miller
October 28, 2008
Kathy and family,
So sad to hear about the passing of your loved one.
Your thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Miller Family ~ Michele, Ken, Alyssa and Nevin
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