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Ernest Jack Betulia

3/8/1947 - 1/23/2024

Ernest Jack Betulia obituary, 3/8/1947-1/23/2024, Niantic, CT

BORN

3/8/1947

DIED

1/23/2024

FUNERAL HOME

Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home

48 Grand Street

Niantic, Connecticut

Ernest Betulia Obituary

Niantic - Ernest Jack Betulia, 76, of Niantic, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, after a long-fought battle with cancer.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., March 8, 1947, the son of James and Antoinette Constantino Betulia. He was the husband of Mary Louise Betulia who died Aug. 16, 2013.

Ernest is survived by his two sons, James (Lauri) Betulia, Ernest (Sharon) Betulia Jr.; his daughter, Annmarie (Paul) Vicino; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Paul (Wendy) Betulia.

Ernest is also survived by his companion, Rosemary Rathbun.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at St. Agnes Church, 22 Haigh Ave., Niantic, followed by a Celebration of Life at Constantine's on the Bay, Niantic. Interment will be private on a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Agnes Church or to the American Cancer Society. The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home of Niantic has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by The Day on Jan. 31, 2024.

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Margueritte

February 1, 2024

The Family of Ernie,
I'm sorry to hear of his passing. I did not get to visit one more time. My condolences to you all. I know the other girls told me he,and you asked for me. I was told he liked me! The girl who liked his angel tattoo. Please know I did get the messages.
My sincere condolences
Margueritte

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Agnes Church

22 Haigh Ave., Niantic, CT

Funeral services provided by:

Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home

48 Grand Street, Niantic, CT 06357

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