Ellington Obituary: Susan Fontanella, 66

Susan E (Morey) Fontanella, 66, of Ellington, beloved wife of 48 years to Donald Fontanella, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Hartford Hospital.

She was born in Dexter, Maine to the late Earle and Mary (Burrill) Morey on February 1, 1950. Susan grew up in Tolland and would marry the love of her life, Donald, shortly after high school. Susan worked as an office manager in the automotive industry for many years and also was a Notary and Justice of the Peace, marrying many family members, friends and acquaintances. She enjoyed antiquing, decorating her homes and others, she never met a casino she didn't like and enjoyed trips with close friends to Sanibel Island, the Cape and our summer family trips to Maine.

Her True Passion was spending time with her 4 grandchildren. Her family was very important to her and Christmas was always a special time with an all night gathering where everyone was welcomed with open arms. Susan loved dancing, people would often stop and watch as her and her husband moved together in perfect harmony. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Ellington where she served on Council, sang in the choir and was part of Social Ministry.

She is survived by her loving husband Donald Fontanella; her daughters Michelle Schifley and her husband Peter of Vernon, Jodi Hoekstra of Tolland; her brother Michael Morey and his wife Debbie of Vernon; her sister Deborah Gonci and her husband Albert of Coventry and her grandchildren, Mark, Kayleigh, Eric and Corey along with her brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Jean Fontanella, sister and brother-in-law Janet and Jim Sebastian and her many nieces, nephews and friends.

We would like to give a special thank you to her close friend, Diane Thompson for always being there for our family!

Aside from her parents, Susan was predeceased by her sister, Sydney Simpson and her loving in-laws, Mario and Egle Fontanella.

We would like to thank the staff at Rockville Hospital ICU/Floor 2, Vernon Manor and Hartford Hospital ICU for the great care you gave to Susan this past year.

Calling hours are being held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road, (Route 83) Vernon, from 3 to 8 pm. A Memorial Service is being held at 11 am directly at First Lutheran Church, 154 Orchard St, Ellington, CT 06029 on Saturday, January 14. Please feel free to attend in casual attire.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sue's memory may be made to First Lutheran Church (general fund) of Ellington.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.CarmonFuneralHome.com.