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2019
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Rheta DeMartino Obituary
A life long resident, she attended local schools and graduated from the former Chapman Technical High School and Mitchell College. She was united in marriage to Louis J. DeMartino on Nov. 24, 1956 in St. Joseph Church. Lou, who was the love of her life, died Feb. 3, 1996. She worked for many years at the New London Judicial District Court as a Judge's secretary. Rheta was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, her entire life. She volunteered with the local United Cerebral Palsy and was Past President. She served as Secretary for over 50 years for the Women's auxiliary of the Italian Dramatic Club.
Rheta loved to bowl and often visited the casino. She had a warm heart, great sense of humor and was loved by all. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Dean) Bailey, and Andrea (Wayne) Hamler both of New London. The loves of her life were her two grandsons Matthew and Scott. She is also survived by a niece, Karen Baldini Roy, nephews, William Baldini, Raymond and Paul DeMartino. Also, her dear friend and partner in crime, Amy Dyer. She was predeceased by her step-father, Ralph Talbot, brothers, William and Lawrence Baldini.
Her family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave. New London.
A Mass of Christian Burial, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday in St. Joseph Church, New London. Interment in, St. Mary Cemetery, New London. Donations in her memory can be made to Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd. 4b Southington, CT 06489-1058 or the donors choice of charity.
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RK
January 31, 2019
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
F&D
January 25, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is close to the brokenhearted ready to comfort us in our moment of need - Psalm 56:8
January 24, 2019
Donna and Andrea
I am so sorry and sad about the recent passing of your mother. My heart felt condolences go out to you and your families.Your mom, Mrs D to all of us who frequented your home back in the day, was a wonderful,bright, caring,always smiling,generous person to all.
Ed McDermott
January 23, 2019
Andrea and Donna,
I am so sorry the loss of your mother. Although i never met her
she had to be a great lady to have had such loving daughters. May you take comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared, and may Gods love give you peace.
Zoe Synodi
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