Ellen A. Stankevich, 64, loving and beloved wife of Richard Stankevich, died on Monday, October 20, 2014 at their home after a lengthy illness. Born in Meriden on December 28, 1949, the daughter of the late Loretta and Gino DeMartin, she had resided in Meriden, then in Naples, Italy, after her marriage, before returning to Connecticut. She graduated from Maloney High School and Central Connecticut State University with an M.A. in Education. Ellen was employed by Town of Cromwell Public Schools, teaching Language Arts at Grade eight for thirty years, retiring in June, 2011 – El loved teaching. While not a veteran, she accompanied Richard during his U.S. Navy service in Italy. Including her husband, she is survived by a son, Stefan Stankevich and his wife Meghan Von Stankevich of Port Chester, NY; a sister, Dawn Frase and her husband Lawrence of Meriden and a brother-in-law, John Stankevich of Meriden. El is also survived by two nephews, Jason Frase and his wife Monica and their son Max of Woodbury, and Gregory Frase of Meriden. We invite friends, relatives, and extended family to remember Ellen, gathering at Angelico’s Lake House, 81 North Main Street, East Hampton, CT (860) 267-1276, Saturday, October 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. Ellen was an avid gardener. Flowers are encouraged and can be delivered to Angelico’s after 10 am on Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450.
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Ellen Stankevich
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