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Sandra Orsini Obituary
She was one of seven siblings born in Charleston, S.C. to Sarah Catherine and William Clute. Sandra graduated from Bishop England High School and Saint Francis Xavier Nursing School, where she met her future husband David Orsini who was attending The Citadel. They married in 1963, at Sacred Heart Church of Charleston. and enjoyed 61 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband; their four children: Laura (Eric) Scott, Colleen (Bryan) Driskill, Christopher (Denise) Orsini and Catherine (Josh) Ellal; nine grandchildren: John and Alaina Scott, Emma and Owen Driskill, Nathan (Catherine), Madeleine and Marcus Orsini, Emily and Logan Ellal; and one great-grandson Liam Orsini; and her two sisters, Susan Sloan and Lisa Roscover. She is predeceased by her mother Catherine; father William; brothers, Patrick and Robert; and sisters, Mary Claire and Sheryl.
Sandra was an avid gardener with a great love for hydrangeas which filled most every corner of her yard. She also had a great affinity for whimsical decorations and twinkling lights that brought her and those around her joy. You could always find her in the kitchen baking and cooking for her ever-expanding family. Her passion was spending time with her family and close friends, and she loved making every celebration special for her grandchildren. Although she moved to New England, a portion of her heart remained in Charleston. She loved visiting her family there, spending time on the beach searching for sand dollars and sea glass.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Friends of Harkness or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at St. Joseph Church, corner of Montauk Avenue and Squire Street, New London. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Jefferson Avenue, New London. To view Mrs. Orsini's online memorial, please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sandra Orsini
Sponsored by Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London.
Annie & Tom
May 20, 2025
Miss you, Sandy!!!
Ralph Freeman
June 9, 2024
Meeting and being cared for by Sandy at the plant hospital is one of my most precious memories of working at Pfizer. Her name will always bring a smile to my face.
Terry Gregory
May 27, 2024
Colleen and family, I'm sorry for your loss. Sure enjoyed many laughs with Sandy. Good memories.
Peter j trafaconda
May 27, 2024
I will always remember all the help you gave me and all Laughs. We had at Pfizer.
Jim Orlando
May 27, 2024
Colleen and Orsini family . sorry for your loss.
Laurence and Judy Ramus
May 27, 2024
Dave our condolences to you and your family on the passing of Sandy. She will
be missed and fondly remembered. I miss the wonderful conversations we shared prior to our office closure. She definitely was a very special person.
Judy and Larry Ramus
Stephen Gaska
May 26, 2024
To the Orsini: Sorry for your loss.
Anne & Tom Mondelci
May 26, 2024
Words cannot express our deep sorrow over the death of our beloved Sandy. She looked the epitome of southern charm, but one hot mama and Memaw lurked beneath her elegance.
Sandra was a gift to all of us-on loan through her adulthood-to better all the lives of those who knew and loved her. Sandy, we´ll miss you.
Rocco and Mary Timpano
May 26, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London12 Ocean Avenue, New London, CT 06320
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