Melissa J. Panciera's Obituary
Melissa J. Panciera, 35, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Manchester, CT, daughter of James and Martha (Barton) Panciera of Stafford Springs, CT. Melissa had been employed as a social worker at Community Health Resources. She was a devoted mother to her five cats and dog, whom she took in as rescues. She loved life, shopping, and most of all, being with her family. She was looking forward to being an auntie. Besides her loving parents, James and Martha, she is survived by her brother and his girlfriend, Stephen Panciera and Sarah Bacchiochi of Stafford Springs, CT; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Melissa’s life on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1 P.M. at Melissa’s home, 20 Cooper Lane, Stafford Springs, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., Stafford Springs, CT, has care of the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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