Obituary: Gayle T. DiPillo (Shapiro), 81, of West Hartford

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Loving Mother Gayle passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, December 27th, 2018. She was 81 years young. Born in Hartford to the late Albert and Elizabeth West Privensal, she lived in Connecticut all of her life. Gayle was predeceased by a son, Anthony Scott DiPillo and her brother Guy Privensal. She leaves her beloved companion of 39 years, Brian Dority of West Hartford, children Terese L. DiPillo of Boca Raton, FL, Edward F DiPillo Jr and wife Jane of West Hartford, Elizabeth DiPillo of Boca Raton, FL and Abagayle Shapiro-Madera of New Britain, her grandchildren Madelene Elizabeth Large and Elijah Shapiro-Rios, and her much loved golden retriever.

Blessed with an amazing intellect, Gayle attended CCSU as an adult student and was awarded a scholarship to UConn Law. She was an avid writer and member of the West Hartford Writers league, winning awards for her Haiku and poetry, some of her verses published in greeting cards.

Gayle was an artist and a creative soul, able to quote Dylan Thomas at a whim. She loved music from classical to rock n roll, always happiest at a festival or attending live concerts. She loved to travel and visit exotic destinations bringing back stories and gifts for her loved ones. Gayle had a green thumb with a passion for gardening all her life, in her later years she raised orchids and hibiscus plants of uncommon beauty. She was a wonderful cook and happiest when familiar faces were smiling back at her around a holiday table. Gayle considered her children and grandchildren to be her greatest joy.

Family & friends may gather at 10:30 AM at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, January 12th with a memorial service starting at 11AM, burial services will follow at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.

Fly high free bird, you are an angel now. May God bless and keep you always, and may you stay forever young.

Rest peacefully until we meet again.

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