Angenette Jean Reale, 88; Former Long-Time Enfield Resident Who Worked for Hallmark Cards for 40 Years

From Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels.

Angenette Jean (Panella) Reale, 88, of Suffield, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday April 7, 2015.

She was the beloved wife of Charles Reale.

Jean was born on February 24, 1927 in Enfield, the daughter of the late Samuel & Lena (Gatto) Panella and was a resident of Enfield until recently.

Jean was a graduate of Enfield High School and was on the Class Reunion committee for many years. Prior to retiring Jean was employed with Hallmark Cards, Inc. for 40 years in the Customer Service Dept. and was best known as the company’s “Kay King”. She traveled to various places demonstrating gift wrapping and bow making.

Jean was very creative and always involved in an art project. Jean enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and trips to the casinos, but most of all her greatest enjoyment was spending time with family especially during the holidays and beach outings.

Jean is survived by her husband Charles, her daughter Gail Colby of Westbrook, CT, two beloved grandsons Jason and Kyle Colby, her brother Samuel Panella & his wife Joanne of Enfield, her brother-in-law Ernest Delorge and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her two brothers & sister-in-laws; Michael Panella & wife Dorothy and Francis “Buddy” Panella & wife Alice and a sister; Marion Delorge.

Per Jean’s request there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday April 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Bernard Church 426 Hazard Ave. Enfield (meet at the church). Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s King Street Cemetery, Enfield.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart/Stroke Association, P.O. Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005.