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Stella Duval Obituary
Stella was born on Jan. 18, 1919, in Taftville, to the late Konstanty and Rozalia (Mokrzewska) Brokowski. Stella grew up on High Street in Norwich.
She later married Omer "Pete" Duval on Jan. 18, 1941, at St. Joseph Church in Norwich. After they married, Stella and Pete lived in the apartment above her mother's house.
Stella worked at Pratt and Whitney during war time from 1941 to1945. She then stopped working when she gave birth to her son, John, in November of 1945. In 1948, they moved to Norwood Avenue in New London when they purchased and ran the former Mother's Diner. In 1955, they moved to Killeen Road in Uncasville where Stella lived until her husband's death in 1993. While living in Uncasville, Stella went to work at Majestic Pants Factory in Norwich in 1956. In 1972, she went to work at General Dynamics/Electric Boat in Groton as a third shift graphic arts blue print operator and was a member of the MDA Union. While at GD/EB, Stella later transferred to second shift, becoming a union steward for a number of years until her retirement on Jan. 30, 1981, at the age of 62.
After her retirement, Stella and Pete enjoyed many vacations in the States and abroad. She especially loved going on cruises and playing card games. In Stella's later years she most enjoyed spending time at her son's establishment, Frank's Place, where many thought of her as a second mother. Stella was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in New London at the time of her death.
Besides her parents, Stella was also preceded in death by her husband, Omer "Pete" Duval on April 2, 1993; brothers, Chester Brokowski and Joseph Brokowski; and a sister, Sophie (Brokowski) Mrowka.
She is survived by her son, John J. Duval of New London; her sister, Steffi (Brokowski) Dziedzic of Long Island, N.Y.; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. A procession will depart from the funeral home at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2009, for an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Squire St., New London, celebrated by Reverend Joseph Castaldi, Pastor. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stella Duval
James Forbes
May 11, 2009
John,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom. We loved her visits to Florida and my mom loved her company. What I miss most is her laugh and her cooking.
Donna Hoover
May 5, 2009
John,
I am so sorry to hear about Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We had many good laughs with you and mom and she is missed dearly.
Sincerly,
Donna Hoover
Wayne Denison
May 5, 2009
John,
I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this time.
Donna Greene
May 4, 2009
Dear John,
I was sorry to hear of your Mom's passing away. You are so lucky to have so many great memories.
Lynn Martin Wisniewski
May 4, 2009
John,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you.
Michael Philopena
May 3, 2009
Dear John,
So sorry to read of your Mom's passing away. We know how hard it is to lose our Mom. Take care and God Bless
Micahel Philopena & George Shaner
Anne Horner
May 3, 2009
Dear John:
What can I say, so many memories of your mom and dad.She was like a second mom to me and I knew how very much she loved you. Late in life baby that you were she cherished every moment of your being. I am so sorry, take care.
Love,
Annie
Michael & Glenn
May 3, 2009
"Rosie the Riveter", restauranteur, seamstress, Union steward, traveler and socialite... she loved music and dancing.
The woman LIVED.
May 3, 2009
Dear John,
Our sincerest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. We're thinking about you during this difficult time.
Your friends,
Tony and Don
Madeleine Jarvis
May 3, 2009
John, you have my sincerest sympathy on the passing of your mother. I know it's been a long, hard road for you, but now she is at peace and reunited with your father. My prayers are with you and your family and friends for the days ahead.
Darlene Shallcross
May 2, 2009
John,
I was sorry to read of your Mom's passing. May your many memories comfort you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy Spangler
May 2, 2009
John, Your mother and my father passed on the same day 35 years apart. I am so sorry. But we now that they are celebrating. I am grateful to have known her. And will always remember how she made me laugh when my class did a perm on her. She is loved by so many.
Love You
Wendy
May 2, 2009
Dear John,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We lived next door to your Mom and Dad on Killeen Rd. They were the best kind neighbor we had.
Ernie & Mary Ann Caron
Florida
Dee LaRose
May 2, 2009
John,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear Mom. I have wonderful memories of her. You're in my thoughts......
Bobby Carter
May 2, 2009
Dear John: Sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She will sadly will be missed. My condolences.
Karen Shallcross
May 2, 2009
Dear John, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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