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Jo Ann Myer-Foland & Family posted a condolence
So many memories, it is hard to know where to begin. Aunt Connie could really cook and use to love to have parties and clam bakes. She was also an adoring aunt who would walk all the kids to the farm to see the animals, and take everyone fishing. She is the only person I know that can call you a "dumb shit" and "I love you" in the same conversation, and both of them would make you smile. She will be greatly missed.
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Jody Foland posted a condolence
Words cannot describe how missed you are and always will be, Aunt Connie. You have touched the hearts of so many... Ever since I was a little girl you called me a "Doe doe", all the way up to the very end; the terminology stuck, and is now a part of my vocabulary. Thank you for everything you have brought to my life, and most of all for your loving heart. I love you dearly Aunt Connie and will forever carry you with me <3
All my love- Jody
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Chris Radi posted a condolence
Our family has so many fond memories of our dear Aunt Connie ... taking care of our children (and potty training them in one short week), sharing her favorite recipes which was a special treat because she was an awesome cook, taking her nieces and nephews fishing (some of whom may never have had the experience without her), caring for another bird when we could not take "Dicky" to our new apartment, playing her organ or piano and singing (she was a great musician) and visualizing how she often was in shorts and tank tops sporting a deep tan from tending her garden! We miss you, Aunt Connie. May God bless you and grant you peace.
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Stephanie Klitsch posted a condolence
It's hard to believe that Aunt Connie is no longer with us. Spending time staying with her during the summer when I was growing up was so special. I remember going fishing for the first time; going swimming with some of the neighbors; playing on the swingset in the backyard; trying asparagus (and liking it!); eating fresh vegetables from her garden; and listening to her and my brother play the piano. I always respected how she could speak her mind and be herself while at the same time showing how much she cared. She always made me feel so loved and she made a point to travel and be there for me during special moments in my life. She will be dearly missed.
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Michael Radi posted a condolence
Aunt Connie had such a wonderful spirit and an enormous influence on many of those she touched. Personally, her constant encouragement and musical gifts helped me on my way to becoming the pianist and musician that I am today. I have done my best to follow in her footsteps at the piano every Christmas, but no one can quite lead the family in carols the way Aunt Connie did. She was an incredibly kind and loving person, and for one week out of the year adopted me and cared for me as her own. I distinctly remember one year in which she had taken me to the local fair and I shot my first BB gun, badly injuring my finger upon releasing the trigger, only to be followed up by becoming horribly ill. But Aunt Connie took great care of me and nursed me back to health in my parents' absence. She was a wonderful woman and she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Aunt Connie.
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Steve Radi posted a condolence
When I think of Aunt Connie, it is her generosity that comes to mind the most. Her generosity was one of time given to family members. She always said "yes" when we needed help caring for one of our small children when we had to travel. Caring for a young child for a full week is no easy task. When we returned, they were happy, healthy and always had stories of fun, fishing and really good food! There is no greater gift than time, and Aunt Connie was always eager to share hers. And, Oh the food! Every visit we were greeted with a delightful meal, full of delicious foods lovingly prepared from her garden. She so enjoyed preparing food, serving others and sharing her gifts with them. She will be missed by so many. May God grant you eternal peace.
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Jennifer Radi Greenberg posted a condolence
It is hard to believe that when the phone rings, I will no longer hear, "Well, hello there!" on the other end. Aunt Connie always loved to call and just chat for a few minutes, always interested in what was going on in our lives. Perhaps there wasn't too much to tell at the time, but I could always hear the happiness in her voice as we chatted about "nothing." It became even more special after Meredith was born because she was always calling to check on her "little angel" as she used to say. She always thought of her, even though she was only able to meet her once! The gifts that she sent to Meredith will always be remembered and cherished!
I remember spending many a beautiful summer day at her house in Sidney, playing in her back yard with my sister and brother. I remember her garden seeming "ginormous" to me, always producing so many veggies!
Now, I can truly appreciate all of her cooking and baking. I use many of her recipes...her zucchini bread is one of my favorites!!
Aunt Connie had such an amazing spirit! It is hard to believe she is no longer with us. I have so many memories... and I will always carry those with me. We miss you, Aunt Connie. Rest in peace.
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Stephanie (Spaziani) Utter posted a condolence
I had the privilege of working with Connie. She always had a way to make you laugh & smile. I was also lucky enough to have some of her cooking. My heart goes out to her family.
Stephanie & the rest of the Spaziani family.
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Lorraine Pruitt posted a condolence
"Well, hello there." Yes, that is what Connie would say when I answered the phone...and I can still hear her say those words. Connie did love to call family members to chat. Sometimes we would be on the phone for an hour, but that was Connie's way of showing us how much she cared. And she always had a good joke to tell me...and how she would laugh.
How I loved to listen to her play the accordion. I remember when Connie and Joe would play polkas. Those were good times!
I also remember many years ago, when Aunt Bertha and Uncle Pete lived on the farm, our families would get together for Christmas Eve. Connie played the piano and we all sang Christmas songs. In those days, Christmas wasn't about all the gifts. We actually had a wonderful holiday dinner together, enjoyed her music, and later attended Mass on Christmas Eve.
I have many memories I will always cherish. Most of all, I loved my cousin. She was a good, kind-hearted soul and I will never forget her.
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Rhonda Salay posted a condolence
When I remember Aunt Connie, I think of all the good times I had staying overnight at her house, the lollipops she stashed away and let me have as a special treat, the adventures we had fishing together, the clam bakes where she would gobble down more raw clams than I thought anyone could eat, the Christmases together in Candor, Ithaca, Sidney and Endwell when we would gather around her at the piano to sing carols, and how she could always handle her dogs, like Gretchen, who would allow others like me to pet her ... but only sometimes! She was a very special aunt and I loved her dearly. I will miss you, Aunt Connie.
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Frances Shady posted a condolence
I can't begin to say how it hurts to lose Connie. I could always count on her to call me...sometimes three times a day. I would say to her "Connie, you can't afford to call me three times a day".
She answered by telling me that her mother was gone, Aunt Pauline was gone, so I was now her mother. She was a good niece, always willing to help me, even though I knew she wasn't well herself. I am going to miss her very much.
God love you Connie, and rest in peace.
Love, Aunt Francie
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Linda Bickos posted a condolence
My condolences to the family of Connie. I will miss her occasional visits to our shop to figure out her computer problems and her smile.
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