Norma J. Paolini's Obituary
Norma J. Paolini, 93, of Hobe Sound, FL, wife of the late Alexander “Harpo” Paolini, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. She was born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Eric and Mary (Bourque) Bastarache. Norma had worked for many years as a hairdresser/beautician. She was also an avid golfer and was a member of the Elmcrest Country Club Women’s golf league, where she was a former president. Norma is survived by her two children, Maryellen Finch and Thomas A. Paolini; grandchildren, Jenna Carter and her husband Matthew, Kristen Wyman and her husband Christopher, Linda Paolini, Lori Wolpert and her husband Bill, and Tony Paolini and his wife MacKenzie; great grandchildren, Jacob Carter, Scott Shaw, Madelyn Wyman, and Cooper and Anthony Paolini; sister, Carolyn O’Konis and her husband Jack; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Peter Piccoli; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Anita and Robert Bradley; and nephew, Dennis O’Konis. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 9:30-11:00 AM, with a prayer service to take place at 11:00 AM, at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the Alexander Paolini Family Fund, Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Stafford, P.O. Box 25, Stafford Springs, CT 06076. To leave a condolence online for the family, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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