Celso Mei Obituary

New London - Celso Mei, 89, of New London, entered eternal life on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in the comfort of his loving family.

Celso was born on Nov. 3, 1924, in Fano, Italy, the son of the late Eugenio and Lavina Mei.

He was united in marriage to the former Nora Seri on April 2, 1956, in Fano. His beloved wife survives him.

Celso worked at Electric Boat as a mason in the maintenance department, retiring after 28 years of service. Celso enjoyed going to Italy with his wife, visiting their family and friends. His greatest joys were being a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a great lover of all animals especially his cat, Velveeta. He was a member of the Italian Dramatic Club in New London. He was an avid gardener, proud of the fact that he had learned the ins and outs of gardening from his earliest days in Italy. He was a perfectionist when it came to his garden. He had the best vegetables in town.

In addition to his wife of 57 years of marriage, he is survived by a daughter and son in-law, Cindy and Scott Bolling; two grandsons, Jake and Dylan Bolling; two brothers, Georgio and Italo Mei; cousin and dear friend, Carlo Mei; nephew and niece, Stephen and Donna Morrissette, who he loved very much.

He was predeceased by five siblings, Geno, Pino, Lena, Jahnna, and Gina.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday from the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. in St. Joseph Church, New London. Entombment will be in St. Mary Cemetery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Waterford and East Lyme Animal Shelter, 41 Avery Lane, Waterford, CT 06385 or Connecticut Humane Society, 63 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375 or American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108-3272.

A special thanks to Dr. John Nelson, the nurses of floor 6.2 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, and New London Cancer Center at Crossroads.

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Published by The Day on Jan. 30, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Celso Mei

7 Entries

Machelle & James Discordia

January 31, 2014

Dear Cindy, so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom.

Bobby & Alane Cook

January 31, 2014

Cindy, Scott , Jake & Dylan,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. All of the wonderful memories, and the love you shared will sustain you in the difficult time ahead. Just look in your hearts, and you will always find him there.
With deepest sympathy,
Bobby, Alane & Family

January 30, 2014

Dearest Cindy, Nora and family.
So many fantastic memories of all of us together in earlier days. Those are the photographs I will hold close until we meet again. I have called upon "Amos" to harken the angels to arrange the grandest of arrivals for your beloved Dad, Father, Grand-dad, Celso! In faith, ox Ann b.

Rick Verkade Green Survival Gardens

January 30, 2014

Celso was one of my 'regular' customers for 39 years. I always knew that Spring was just around the corner when he would make his first visit of the season. I'm going to miss our visits.

January 30, 2014

Dear Mrs. Mei, Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Seeing his handsome picture brings back so many wonderful memories of all of you. May he rest in peace.
Always,
Judy Messina Branch

JOAN FALCONI

January 30, 2014

DEAR CINDY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHER PSSSING.I'M IN FLORIDA VACATIONING SO SORRY I CAN NOT ATTEND.MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Joann Starkweather-Kerr

January 30, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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