WINSTED >> Bernard "Bernie" Passini, passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Mildred, "Minna" (Raydenbow) Passini for 72 wonderful years. Born May 16, 1920 in South Canaan; the son of the late Antonio and Margaret (Quinlan) Passini.
In 1926, Bernie moved here attending Elementary school and later The Gilbert School. After his father's passing in 1936, he took care of the family farm where he lived with his wife, Minna. Together they purchased the farm in 1953 and continued to run it until they stopped dairy farming in 1963. Bernie then worked with his nephew, John Passini building houses, was the caretaker for Dudley Vail, and was employed by Associated Construction. His final position was with Kartene/McCormick from 1967 until retirement in 1984. At that time, Bernie and Minna sold the farm to their daughter, Patricia where he resided until his passing.
In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves his children, Margaret Veronesi of Winsted, Sally (Fred) Wabrek of Winsted, Patricia Passini-Wheeler of Winsted, Steven(Nancy) Passini of Texas and Mary Moore of Colebrook; grandchildren, Stephen Veronesi, Cynthia Boyle, Tammy Passini, Fred Wabrek, Jr., Mike Passini, Heather Veronesi, Tiffany Wynn, Marcus Moore and Zachary Wheeler; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Friday, Oct. 11, at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Winsted United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Winsted United Methodist Church and/or Foothills VNA, 32 Union Street, Winsted, CT 06098.
Published in The Register Citizen on Oct. 8, 2013
In 1926, Bernie moved here attending Elementary school and later The Gilbert School. After his father's passing in 1936, he took care of the family farm where he lived with his wife, Minna. Together they purchased the farm in 1953 and continued to run it until they stopped dairy farming in 1963. Bernie then worked with his nephew, John Passini building houses, was the caretaker for Dudley Vail, and was employed by Associated Construction. His final position was with Kartene/McCormick from 1967 until retirement in 1984. At that time, Bernie and Minna sold the farm to their daughter, Patricia where he resided until his passing.
In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves his children, Margaret Veronesi of Winsted, Sally (Fred) Wabrek of Winsted, Patricia Passini-Wheeler of Winsted, Steven(Nancy) Passini of Texas and Mary Moore of Colebrook; grandchildren, Stephen Veronesi, Cynthia Boyle, Tammy Passini, Fred Wabrek, Jr., Mike Passini, Heather Veronesi, Tiffany Wynn, Marcus Moore and Zachary Wheeler; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Friday, Oct. 11, at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Winsted United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Winsted United Methodist Church and/or Foothills VNA, 32 Union Street, Winsted, CT 06098.
Published in The Register Citizen on Oct. 8, 2013
WINSTED >> Bernard "Bernie" Passini, passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Mildred, "Minna" (Raydenbow) Passini for 72 wonderful years. Born May 16, 1920 in South Canaan; the son of the late Antonio and Margaret (Quinlan) Passini.
In 1926, Bernie moved here attending Elementary school and later The Gilbert School. After his father's passing in 1936, he took care of the family farm where he lived with his wife, Minna. Together they purchased the farm in 1953 and continued to run it until they stopped dairy farming in 1963. Bernie then worked with his nephew, John Passini building houses, was the caretaker for Dudley Vail, and was employed by Associated Construction. His final position was with Kartene/McCormick from 1967 until retirement in 1984. At that time, Bernie and Minna sold the farm to their daughter, Patricia where he resided until his passing.
In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves his children, Margaret Veronesi of Winsted, Sally (Fred) Wabrek of Winsted, Patricia Passini-Wheeler of Winsted, Steven(Nancy) Passini of Texas and Mary Moore of Colebrook; grandchildren, Stephen Veronesi, Cynthia Boyle, Tammy Passini, Fred Wabrek, Jr., Mike Passini, Heather Veronesi, Tiffany Wynn, Marcus Moore and Zachary Wheeler; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Friday, Oct. 11, at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Winsted United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Winsted United Methodist Church and/or Foothills VNA, 32 Union Street, Winsted, CT 06098.
Published in The Register Citizen on Oct. 8, 2013
In 1926, Bernie moved here attending Elementary school and later The Gilbert School. After his father's passing in 1936, he took care of the family farm where he lived with his wife, Minna. Together they purchased the farm in 1953 and continued to run it until they stopped dairy farming in 1963. Bernie then worked with his nephew, John Passini building houses, was the caretaker for Dudley Vail, and was employed by Associated Construction. His final position was with Kartene/McCormick from 1967 until retirement in 1984. At that time, Bernie and Minna sold the farm to their daughter, Patricia where he resided until his passing.
In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves his children, Margaret Veronesi of Winsted, Sally (Fred) Wabrek of Winsted, Patricia Passini-Wheeler of Winsted, Steven(Nancy) Passini of Texas and Mary Moore of Colebrook; grandchildren, Stephen Veronesi, Cynthia Boyle, Tammy Passini, Fred Wabrek, Jr., Mike Passini, Heather Veronesi, Tiffany Wynn, Marcus Moore and Zachary Wheeler; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Friday, Oct. 11, at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Winsted United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Winsted United Methodist Church and/or Foothills VNA, 32 Union Street, Winsted, CT 06098.
Published in The Register Citizen on Oct. 8, 2013
