Obituary: Sandra Ellen Smolen, 68, Of Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — (From Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home): Sandra Ellen Smolen, 68, of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Sandra was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Bernard and Beatrice Smolen. She graduated from Bunnell High School in 1973 and went on to graduate from Dean Jr College and Central Connecticut State College in 1977 with a Master’s Degree in Education.

Sandra taught elementary school students for the Bridgeport Public Schools system. She enjoyed shopping, the Yankees, the beach, and loving her nieces and nephews and grand niece and nephew.

Sandra is survived by her dear brothers Robert Smolen (Barbara Schneider) of Maplewood, NJ and Gerald Smolen (Miriam Smolen) of Fairfax, VA, her adored nephews and niece, Noah Smolen, Eli Smolen, Shoshana Smolen, and Avi Smolen (Justin Rosen Smolen), and cherished grandnephew and grandniece Aaron and Kaylee.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 p.m. from Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Rd, Fairfield, CT. Burial will follow at Beth Shalom Cemetery, 250 Reid St, Fairfield, CT. Shiva will be observed immediately following services at Sandra’s home in Stratford, CT, and will continue at the Smolen residences in New Jersey and Virginia.

For more information and to share a condolence message, visit www.greensfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or the Smilow Cancer Hospital (www.givetoynhh.org).