Ruth Frances Orlando

1922 - 2010

Ruth Frances Orlando obituary, 1922-2010, New Britain, CT

BORN

1922

DIED

2010

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444 Farmington Ave

New Britain, Connecticut

Ruth Orlando Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 20, 2010.

Ruth Frances (Smizer) Orlando 87, of New Britain passed peacefully on September 18, 2010 at the Hospital of Central CT due to advanced heart failure.
Born on December 3, 1922 in New Britain to Frances (Bergeron) and John Smizer of French Canadian and German ancestry.
Known to her friends as "Ruthie" and to all as a strong resilient survivor; having overcome many adversities beginning at an early age. Her strength can be observed in each of her eight children.
She was particularly close to her lifelong friend, Eleanor Nolan and to her cousin Dorothy "Dottie" Stifel.
She is survived by her beloved children with their spouses, Patricia Orlando; Judith and Daniel Mahan; Susan Goodrich; Debra Orlando, Marcia Horsey; Mark Orlando; Linda and Mark Elliot.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael and Daniel Morris; Tara Gay and Mark Mahan; Tonya Ziegler, Shane, Kyla, Blake, Quint, Dawn and Joseph Pospisil; Jessica Horsey; Bravo and Brianna Orlando. She leaves many great grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews and cousins and a sister in law Connie Smizer of Southington.
She was predeceased by her parents, brothers, John and Raymond Smizer and her sister Jean Cozzolongo; as well as her daughter Catherine Orlando, and former husband Leonard M. Orlando.
Ruthie's family wishes to thank the following caregivers; Janina Kawa, staff of N4 and N5 at the NBGH and Palliative Care at NBH
Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, September, 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Jerome Church, 1010 Slater Rd. New Britain. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.
New Britain Memorial and Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home is serving the family. There will be no calling hours.
To share a memory with the family, view tributes or obtain directions, please go to www.newbritainsagarino.com

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December 3, 2020

Family

Debra Orlando

Thinking of you on your 98th birthday anniversary.
Grandson Michael Morris and Nephew Michael Smizer have now joined the ancestors.
Rest in Peace and Love.

December 2, 2020

Daughter

Marcia

Mom, thinking of you as it approaches what would have been
your 98th birthday, Dec. 3, 2020.
You Always gave a Great Birthday
Party...And made the Best coffee
Ever! Hope you enjoyed the last
Cheesecake I sent you Always
On my mind with Love.
Marcia

December 3, 2017

Debra Orlando

Born this day in 1922 to 'Fanny' (Bergeron) and John Smizer in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut. The Bergerons having settled first in Williamsburg Massachusetts, and the Smizers in Manhattan.
Remembering you with love on your 95th Birthday Anniversary.
Rest in Peace Mom.

December 3, 2015

Debra Orlando

Remembering you Mom on your 93rd birthday anniversary.
Cousin Dottie Stifel has now joined the Ancestors too.
Rest in Peace.

December 3, 2014

Debra Orlando

On your 92nd birthday anniversary Mom, these are some of the things I'm remembering about your style; your astute take on politics and politicians, your reading through two newspapers daily yet never missing the tv news at 6 and 11, your love of both american and british sitcoms, your introducing me to Law and Order and Detective Briscoe, your love of the crooners, your first drive-through car wash at 85, your fashion sense, your good cooking and your willingness to try new things. But most of all, Mom, right now, I am remembering your sense of humor which is something that helps sustain me as it did you. Rest in Peace. Love, Debi

October 12, 2010

Bravo Orlando

Grandma, I'm sorry I never got to know you. You sounded really nice and I'm sorry never got to see you. You will be missed and loved and I hope you are happy watching over us in the clouds.You were and still are loved.

Your Grandson,
Bravo.

October 12, 2010

Your grand doughter Briana Orlando

I never got to know you,but u will always be remembered no matter what. I wish i have gotten to meet you at least once...And even if i had when i was really little, i just wish i could remember that moment. I will cry for a while in happy memory that you are up there, and in sadness because your not here now, but i know that you will always live on in the memories of others. But at least your up there with Leonard...

September 25, 2010

susie (orlando) goodrich

Restoration

Such a beautiful woman
Carrying a broken heart
Trying so hard to survive
87 years..body,mind and soul wounds

But free at last in the arms of our Lord and Savior
He was always there..willing ,wanting to heal
Yet the walls..pain kept the distance
Now Papa God has done what He would have done on earth
THANK YOU LORD!!!!!
Isaih 43

love forever ,susie oooox x x oooo.........

September 25, 2010

SUE, PAT,JUDY,DEBBIE, MARCIA, LINDA & MARK, I will always remember Christmas Parties at my Mom's (Dotty) house. We laughed, played & smiled. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
I'm sorry I missed the service. We should meet at Dotty's house again soon. I LOVE YOU ALL. DAVID STIFEL & FAMILY

September 22, 2010

dick, and terri diters

cousin ruthie, we remember you fondly as when we would gab and gab at the super markets. our sincere sympathy to all of ruthies family with our love.

September 22, 2010

Karen Leathers

Dear Cousin Sue and all the family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. With all our love Karen Caitlin and Richie

September 22, 2010

Kaen and Jeff Gay

Dear Judi,Tara and family,
It is never easy to lose your mother, no matter how expected it might be. May the love and closenes of your family and past memories bring you solace, joy and, yes, laughter to help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts.

September 21, 2010

Cindy Scanlon

According to Mayan legend we all suffer 3 deaths...one when the heart stops beating, another when they lower you into the ground, but we do not really die until no one on earth speaks your name...may we always remember Ruthie fondly. Cindy Diters Scanlon

September 21, 2010

Marie & Ray Baron

I, Ray, Nicole & Courtney send our love and prayers to our cousins at this sad time.

September 21, 2010

Alana Gay

Great Grandma,
One of your favorite joys this pass year was holding me and watching me grow. I loved pulling on your oxygen tubes while in your arms.
Love,
Alana Gay
10 months

September 21, 2010

Alana Gay

Great Grandma,
Holding me was one of your greatest joys this last year and I loved to pull on your oxygen tube.
Love always,
Alana Gay

September 21, 2010

Carl & Theresa Veneziano

Mark - Our sympathies go out to you and your family - Carl and I think of you often
Carl & Theresa Veneziano

September 21, 2010

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Fran Bianco

September 21, 2010

M. Mead

Every end marks the start of a new beginning. The family is in my prayers.

September 21, 2010

Rose Weed

Dear Judi and family,
My deepest sympathy at this sad and difficult time. May your beautiful memories bring you all comfort in the days ahead, as you reminisce about a life well lived and well loved.
Sincerely,

Rose Weed

September 20, 2010

Marcia

Mother...I stand...though imperfect With You. Knowing, The of Battles of which U Fought. Knowing, That U Did the best u knew how. Considering, Resources Unavailable as well as Your Own Past. Knowing Your Pain, as I, unknowlingly, Reinacted a Portion of that history. Now Knowing, Your scars... Are Mine as Well. Knowing,... That When it was Most Important...U Stood Beside Me. God B With Your Loving Daughter Marcia

September 20, 2010

Jim and Linda Cozzolongo

My dear and wonderful cousins --

You are in Linda's and my prayers and thoughts. May the Lord bring you comfort.

Love

September 20, 2010

Tara Gay

Forever in our thoughts. You were loved greatly.

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