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BIO THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 THE HARTFORD COURANT OBITUARIES MCKEEVER, EarleA, 'Mac' PAULICK Joseph E. McKeever, Earle A. 82 of Sun City Center, FL. passed away HANJIAN, Pearl (Winthrop) Pearl Hanjian of Fern Street died on Friday, March 25 of congestive heart failure. She was 93.

Mrs. Hanjian had lived in West Hartford since 1963, moving here from Fitchburg, Massachusetts when her husband, Edward Hanjian, began teaching at Conard High School. Pearl grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts, the only child in her family to be born in the United States. Her parents were immigrants from Ostrog near Kiev. Pearl became a pianist, studying privately for many years in the Lynn area.

Pearl worked at General Electric in Lynn during World War II, and married Edward Hanjian in 1947 after he entered Boston University for his undergraduate degree. Pearl also worked as an accompanist for singing groups in the Boston area, and then later in West Hartford for some of the Conard High School choirs. She also accompanied the Annie Fisher School (Hartford) choir at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Beld-ing Theater in Hartford in a performance for our state senators and the governor. Mrs. Hanjian was predeceased by her husband, Edward, and a daughter, Arlene.

She is survived by four daughters; Marcia Hanjian of West Hartford, Sharon Hanjian Rondeau of Canterbury, CT, Susan Hanjian of Waterbury, CT, and Carolyn Hanjian of Alexandria, VA; three sons-in-law, Gerry Rondeau of Canterbury, T.D. Ellis of Waterbury, and Lloyd Sitkoff of Alexandria; also four grandchildren, Andrew Wirth of Canterbury, Melinda Khach-aturian of Los Angeles, CA, Alex Roderick of Los Angeles, CA, and Adam Roderick of Waterbury, CT, and two great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Arianna Khachaturian of Los Angeles. BROWN, Joan Simons (Gardiner) March 29, 2016 Joan Simons Brown was surrounded by loving family on this past Good Friday when she slipped peacefully out of this life and into the next one. Joan Corliss Gardiner was born in New York City in 1929 and raised in Washington, DC. She graduated from Mt.

Vernon Seminary in Washington, DC, and went on to graduate from Radcliffe College as an English major. During her four years in Cambridge, Joan developed an office romance with Thomas Cunningham Simons, while both were working together as business managers of The Harvard Crimson. Married shortly after graduation, Joan Gardiner Simons and her husband Tom moved to California where he launched his career in the insurance business. They had four children in the years that followed: Tom, who lives in South Carolina and Gloucester, Mass; Martha, who lives in South Londonderry, VT; Sarah, who lives in Woodside, CA; and John, who lives in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Joan was predeceased by her sister, Jean Luckett Schmitt.

During her husband's insurance career, Joan transcended the role of corporate wife, relishing her responsibility and their partnership. In fact, a former colleague of her husband said, "She was the all time greatest corporate wife. She remembered everybody's name and she treated everybody with respect." A sister-in-law would occasionally admit, "It is no contest. Joan Simons is the brightest light in this family. Hands down." Though Joan's traditional role was demanding, she forged her own identity as the Simons family moved to the Hartford area and then to Louisville, KY.

She was a founding Board member of The Westledge School in West Simsbury, CT. She served as Chair of the Board at The Hartford College for Women, as well as on the Bellarmine University and Berea College Boards. Joan also served on the Louisville Water Company Board. Shortly after her husband Tom died in 1988, Joan married James K. Brown, whose wife was recently deceased.

Former college classmates, they settled in Briarcliff Manor, spending summers in South Londonderry, VT. For the past few years Joan and Jim Brown made their primary home at The Osborn in Rye, NY. Joan developed her talent and competitive spirit on the golf courses of The Hartford Golf Club, The Louisville Golf Club, The Ekwanok Golf Club in Manchester, VT, and The Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor. She delighted in her membership in both the Green Mountain Girls (Manchester, VT) and the National Society of Colonial Dames. In her later years, nothing gave Joan greater joy than when any of her children and grandchildren from both marriages would come calling.

She was interested in, unconditionally supportive of, and totally devoted to every aspect of their lives. Joan Simons Brown spent her last days of this life in a room festooned with dozens of pictures of her kids, grandchildren and spouses. They are testimony to the richness of her life and the sustenance that she received from the people she loved and the people who loved her. A service is planned for 11am on Saturday April 2 at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 201 Scarborough Road, Briarcliff Manor. In lieu of flowers, Joan's families have requested that donations can be made to the South Londonderry Free Library, 15 Old School Road, South Londonderry, VT 05155.

Joseph E. Paulick, Jr. (Joe), passed away peacefully at his residence at Atria Larson Place in Ham-den, CT on March 26, 2016. Born February 13, 1923 to Stella (Szewczyk) and Joseph Paulick, Joe was raised in Springfield, MA. After graduating from Springfield Technical High School in 1941, Joe entered the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY.

With WWII as the backdrop, Joe served as a cadet-midshipman aboard the Liberty ship, Abiel Foster, shipping tanks and planes to the Allies via the Arabian Sea from 1942 to 1944. Following his commencement, Joe joined the U.S. Navy, last serving as a Lieutenant Jg aboard the attack transport U.S.S. Botetourt, landing Marines at Okinawa and other Pacific islands and transporting the wounded back to San Francisco, crossing the equator 8 times. He was privileged to be aboard ship when anchored alongside the U.S.S.

Missouri in Tokyo Bay for the signing of the Japanese surrender in 1945. After the war, he returned to Springfield where he married his soul mate and junior high school sweetheart, Eileen Lynch, in 1947. Under the Gl Bill, he attended Syracuse University, graduating in 1951. Eileen and Joe moved to CT where they raised their family living primarily in Old Saybrook, CT. He worked as a mechanical engineer for 45 years, ending his career as owner and President of Foskett and Bishop Mechanical Contractors in New Haven, CT.

Joe was a 32 year Mason, working tirelessly as the treasurer of the Siloam Lodge 32 A.F.&A.M. in Old Saybrook, CT and later as a member of the Ashlar Lodge 332 in Wallingford, CT. Joe was also a consummate letter writer. Those of us who were fortunate enough to receive his letters marveled at his wit and the breadth of his writing skills. Despite his failing memory and health, Joe maintained a positive and cheerful outlook.

When asked "How are his standard response was "Peachy His sense of humor never left him and he brought smiles to the faces of his caregivers and family alike. Joe is survived by his wife of 69 years, Eileen Paulick, his sons and daughters in laws: Joseph E. Paulick III and Ann Sailer of Venice, FL, Edward A. and Gayle Paulick of Cheshire, CT and William W. and Kimberly Paulick of Mountain View, CA.

He also leaves seven grandchildren, Kristin (Paulick) Schoenstein, Kaye (Paulick) Dealy, John Paulick, Spencer Paulick, Peyton Paulick, Kel-ley Paulick and Avery Paulick, and one great grandchild, Hadley Schoenstein. He was predeceased by his son, John Roger Paulick. The family welcomes you to join them at a Memorial Celebration on July 16, 2016 from 2 to 5PM at the Pavilion at Old Saybrook Point, CT. Funeral arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Joe's name may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at 516 Carew Springfield, MA 01104 or to VITAS at 199 Park Road Suite 102, Middlebury, CT 06762.

VITAS provided loving hospice care to Joe in his final days. For online condolences please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com. November 10, 2012. He was born April 1, 1930, in Johnstown, PA. to Earle and Mary Wylie McKeever.

He was predeceased by his sister Mary Jane Mollura. He graduated from Westmont Hilltop High School, Johnstown, PA in 1948 and from Duke University in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict as a naval officer. On May 15, 1954, he married Marietta Pelle-tier in Skowhegan, ME.

He moved to Hartford, CT. in 1956, Glastonbury, CT in 1968 and then to Sun City Center in 1994. He was an assembly Production Control Manager at Underwood Typewriter, starting there in 1956. In 1960 he joined Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company and retired on December 31, 1988. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1951 and active in the Civil Air Patrol.

He was a member of Tallwood Golf Club in Hebron, CT for over 20 years. He was a member of the Caloosa Golf and Country Club in Sun City Center since 1994 and volunteered as a member of the Sun City Center Security Patrol. In addition to his many activities, he was an IRS Enrolled Agent and managed IRS VITA tax sites for 7 years in the 1980s. He managed and taught for Block for 5 years in Connecticut and a year in Ruskin, FL. Survivors included his wife, Marietta, two nieces, Lisa Rich and Michelle Nadeau-Schaff, five nephews, M.

Steven Nadeau, Leo Nadeau, Daniel P. Mollura, David L. Mollura and Andrew E. Mollura and a sister-in-law Jackie Nadeau. A memorial service was held in Sun City Center, FL in 2012.

Burial will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, CT immediately following a 10am memorial mass for his wife, Marietta, at St Paul Catholic Church, Glastonbury CT. MCKEEVER, Marietta LOMBARDO, Richard PWVH TP'S PARIZEK, Marilyn Jeanette 40 a z-W CORTO, Genevive Marilyn Jeanette (Royce) Parizek, 87, of Willington, CT, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016. She was born on December 5, 1928 in Stafford Springs, Richard James Lombardo of Leavenworth, KS formerly of Manchester died after a long illness on March 3. He is the son of the late Carl J. Lombardo of Manchester and Constance S.

Lombardo. He was born and raised in Manchester and attended Manchester HS. He graduated from Trinity College and the NJ College of Medicine. He became board certified in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine. He was a veteran of the US Navy.

Up until 2012 he worked at the Eisenhower VA Hospital and part time in the ER at St.Johns Hospital in Leavenworth, KS. He played an active role in his community, was an accomplished pianist and a master scuba diver. He leaves his wife Shelby; three daughters Terry L. Springer and her husband Justin of Colorado, Karin Lombardo of Missouri, and Mandy Lombardo of Texas; four sisters Carol L. Bryant, Mary Lombardo, Ginny Lombardo, and Gerilyn Rivosa all from two grandsons and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will held at St.James Church in Manchester, CT on April 6 at 10 AM. MORTENSEN, Albert C. Albert C. Mortensen passed away peacefully on March 29, 2016. He was loved and will be very missed by his brothers and sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

All arrangements are private and under the direction of Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave, Newington, CT 06111. FINSMITH, Irving L. Irving L. Finsmith, of West Hartford, (formerly of New Haven and Lauderhill, FL) passed away on March 30, 2016 at the age of 99. Irving is predeceased by his first wife, Esther Finsmith; his second wife, Jeanette Shapiro-Finsmith; his son, Paul Finsmith; his daughter, Lois Finsmith; his sister, Mildred Factor; and his brother, Edgar Finsmith.

Irving is lovingly remembered by his granddaughter, Amy Finsmith and grandson-in-law, Adan Esparza, of Mansfield; his daughter-in-law, Sheryl Finsmith, of Bristol; his beloved great-granddaughters, Alexa and Olivia; step-daughters Ellen Marshall of Colchester and Tobi Krutt of Tolland and their families; and several nieces and nephews. Irving was born Isadore Zuckerman in New York City on March 22, 1917. He moved to New Haven as a young child and was adopted by his step-father, Nathan Finsmith. Irving graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1935 and went on to study accounting and worked proudly as CPA in Rosen Finsmith, where he was a founding partner. Irving was a Freemason for 70 years.

He was also an avid bowler and enjoyed entertaining his friends and clients with his quick wit and endless supply of jokes. Funeral Services at Bea-verdale Memorial Park, Fitch Street, corner of Pine Rock Ave, New Haven on Thursday, March 31st at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association. Funeral Arrangements in care of Robert E. Shure Funeral Home, New Haven.

To Sign an On-Line Registry Book or Leave A Message of Condolence, Please Visit: www.shurefuneralhome. com Genevieve (Skowronek) Corto, 98, of Hartford, beloved wife for 57 years of the late Thomas Corto, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Born in Holyoke, MA on July 13, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Cwikla) Skowronek. Genevieve was a longtime, faithful communicant of St. Augustine Church in Hartford and she devoted her life to taking care of her family.

A loving mother and grandmother, she will be dearly missed by her two sons, Thomas Corto and wife Bonnie of O'Fallon, MO, Leonard and his wife Deborah Corto of Manchester; three daughters and sons-in- law, Henrietta and Robert Weibel of Madrid, Spain, Elizabeth and Joseph Berlenbach of Southbury, Catherine Corto-Mergins and Craig Mergins of Hartford; and 13 adored grandchildren, Justine, Ta-mara, Alexander, and Joc-elyn Weibel, Tricia Corto and Heather Janssen, Melissa, Leonard, and Clayton Corto, Thomas and Anthony Berlenbach and Nicolas and Maya Mergins and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will begin Saturday (April 2) at 9:00 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Hartford.

Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

To share a memory of Genevieve with her family, please visit www. desopo.com. CT, daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Pease) Royce. She joins her late parents, her late sister, Christine Royce, and her late husband, Alois "Charlie" P. Parizek.

Marilyn served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict holding the rank of A1C (P). Discharged with honors, she went on to marry Charlie, and they built the house in which they both lived for the rest of their days; tucked in Willington's woods, flanked by fish ponds and gardens, soon overrun by the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to follow. Marilyn and Charlie visited Rhode Island shorelines every chance, usually in the old school bus they painted red and transformed into a pristine, comfortable camper complete with mini kitchen and bunks for the children. A terrific cook and expert canner, Marilyn especially spoiled family and friends with her famous relishes, jams, and jellies. She was a talented crafter, a prolific knitter, an avid UCONN Women's Basketball fan, a formidable crossword puzzle player, and the best listener ever.

She also told great stories. Marilyn's children and grandchildren loved to hear her talk about growing up in early Stafford Springs with her three sisters and partners-in-mischief And of the time she spent at the Pentagon while in the Air Force, working to collect and direct intelligence from around the world. Her grandchildren could never persuade her to spill secrets she was sworn to keep, no matter how they begged, a favorite game; and although Marilyn never spilled secrets, the children always won, because she always told everyone what they needed to know. To receive one of her thoughtful, witty letters in the mail was always the perfect happy surprise, whether for one of her friends living far away or for a grandchild with a birthday. She spent recent years delighting in the many amazing friendships she found at the Willington Senior Center.

Marilyn goes on before two sisters, June Neill and Gail Nezames, a brother-in-law, Balles T. Nezames, her three children, Gay Marie Parizek, Nancy Leigh Parizek, and Gary Parizek, and a daughter-in-law, Anna Parizek. She was a cherished, revered grandmother to Christina Johnson, Joseph Guay, Allison Bolognani, Leigh Ann Ricci, Shawn Cameron, Luke Parizek, Taylor Cameron, and JulieAnne Parizek. She was adored by great grandchildren Saydra, Adam, Joshua, Lucio Belen, Rose, Lillian, Jesse, Benjamin, and Joey. She was always there to listen to them, to impart wisdom unto them, and to offer them reasons to smile.

To help them understand, to help them live, and, importantly, to help them laugh. She takes with her all of their secrets. She leaves them with all of their love and their deep gratitude for everything she always will be. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 10-11 A.M. with a funeral service to take place at 11 A.M.

at Introvigne Funeral Home, 51 East Main Stafford Springs, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Willington Hill Cemetery, Willington, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Willington Senior Center, 60 Old Farms Willington, CT 06279, or to Hope Springs Church, 78 East Stafford Springs, CT 06076. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com McKeever, Marietta P. 88, of Sun City Center, FL passed away on October 6, 2015.

She was born March 7, 1927inCabano, Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late Augustin and Ann (Guerette) Pelletier. She was predeceased by her husband, Earle (Mac), sister, Paulette Rich and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Peter and Mary Jane Mollura. Marietta grew up in Skowhegan, ME. She married Earle on May 15, 1954 and together they moved to Connecticut in 1956. Marietta worked as an administrative assistant for the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company for many years before retiring in 1984.

Marietta loved to entertain family and friends. She also loved clothing and fashion and worked in retail for many years prior to moving to CT and again after her retirement. Marietta and her husband moved to Sun City Center in 1994. Marietta was a parishioner of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City Center. Survivors include her sister, Jackie Nadeau, two nieces, Michelle Nadeau-Schaff and Lisa Rich and five nephews, M.

Steven Nadeau, Leo Nadeau, Daniel P. Mollura, David L. Mollura and Andrew E. Mollura. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 10am at St.

Paul Catholic Church, Glastonbury, CT. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, CT. PARKMAN, Melinda Melinda Ann Parkman 57, of Hartford, CT passed peacefully March 27, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 1, 12 noon with calling hour 11 a.m. at Mount Olive Church, 20 Battles Street Hartford, CT.

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