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"Mary Bottaro, 91, a longtime resident of Newington, passed on into eternal life on April 21, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Born on August 20, 1925 in Hartford, Mary was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Benzer) Partridge and the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Bottaro for 65 years. She was a communicant St. Mary&#39;s Church in Newington, as well as an active member of the Ladies Guild. Mary&#39;s career was centered on her strong catholic faith. She was the director of Religious Education at St. Mary&#39;s school from 1970-1982 and from 1982-1996 she held the position of secretary at St. Mary&#39;s school. After her retirement, she still volunteered regularly at the rectory for twelve years. Mary was active in the Knights of Columbus Senior Group Newington Council #3884 and enjoyed traveling with the group. Her love of traveling inspired trips to Ireland, Hawaii, and trips to San Diego to visit her son. Recently she enjoyed traveling to sunny Florida as well. In her leisure time, she enjoyed time spent with her family, especially time with her great grandchildren. A favorite pastime was reading the newspaper cover to cover. She is survived by her son Steven Bottaro of Newingon, a daughter Susan Adams and her husband Jay, of Newington, her brother Richard Partridge of West Hartford, her eight grandchildren Tricia Lucas and her husband Robert, Marie Lippincott and husband Eric, Jim Slattery, Adam Bottaro, Joseph Adams III and wife Kelly, Sara Bottaro, Benjamin Adams and Jes Peatman, Kimberly Adams and Kyle Roberts, and four great grandchildren. She also leaves her brother-in-law Jack Bottaro and wife Carol of Cheshire and her sister-in-law Rose Cecere of Wethersfield. Besides her parents and husband, Mary was predeceased by her son James Bottaro, her three brothers Frank, William and Edward Partridge, as well as brothers-in-law Thomas Cecere and Joseph Bottaro and sisters-in-law Virginia, MaryAnn, Florence, and Margaret Partridge, and Annie Garrity and Ann Bottaro. The family would like to thank Laura from Masonicare Hospice for her care and support. Funeral services will be celebrated on Wednesday April 26, 2017 at 9:00 from the Newington Memorial Funeral home, 20 Bonair Avenue, Newington CT with a 10:30 AM Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Mary&#39;s Church. Rites of Committal will follow the Mass at West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary&#39;s Church, 626 Willard Avenue Newington CT, 06111 or Masonicare Partners Hospice, 74 Cheshire Road PO BOX 70 Wallingford CT 06492."
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