1926 – 2022
Putnam – Mary (Kacerik) Vandi, 95, of Sabin St., died Thursday morning June 16m, 2022, at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Mario Vandi. Born in Webster, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Margaret (Stefanik) Kacerik.
Mrs. Vandi worked for over 35 years in the business department of Day Kimball Hospital. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella at St. Mary Church of the Visitation. But, above all Mary cherished the quality time that she spent with her family especially her granddaughters.
Mary is survived by her son, Michael Vandi and his wife Janene of Thompson; Her siblings, Stephen Kacerik of Putnam and Barbara Ives and her husband Richard of Lebanon; her granddaughters Allyson Vandi and Michaella Vandi both of Thompson; and her dear friends Irene Crabtree and Gloria McCulloch and many dear nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Pauline Beausoliel, Frances Johnson, and Martha Bonneville.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mary’s family from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in the Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. A gathering will begin in the funeral home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 10:00a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Marian Smat
Mary was the sweetest lady, May she Rest In Peace my sympathies to all her family
Paul and Marie Desautels
Mike, our condolances on the loss of your mother. You and your family will be in our prayers. God bless.
Mike and JoanneCoderre
Mike, Janene & daughters, sorry to read of your Mom’s passing, she was such a nice and sweet lady. our sympathy you and your family.
Mike & Joanne Coderre
maureen desilets
I loved my weekly visits with Mary . She will be missed. You and your family are in our prayers
Sandra A Montie
I have know Mary Vandi for many years, and she was always a kind and gentle woman. Her and her husband bought vegetables from my father’s farm and both of them were very generous people. I later encountered her when I joined the Daughter’s of Isabella…..we often talked about me delivering vegetables to her with my father. She was a sharp and intelligent woman. May she be at Peace with the Lord.
Paul and Lea Herrick
Michael and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Such a sweet lady and loved by many. We send our thoughts and prayers especially during the days ahead. May you be blessed with peace and comfort.
Paul Desautels
Condolences and pryers to Mike and family. I am unable to be there Wednesday. I have a commitment I am unable to change. God bless.
Michelle Sabolesky
Mike and your family I’m so sorry for your loss your in my thoughts and prayers
Bob Beaudry
Mike, my condolences to you and your family.
Anne Milliard
Such a great woman. Who could live in the area as I did and not know her ?
American Legion Auxi c/o Rita M Barylski
Mary was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary here in Putnam for 69 years. So sorry that we got the notice of her passing after the wake and funeral. The members send their sympathies and prayers to all her family. May God comfort you all at this sad time. May memories of this loving lady bring you some small amount of good remembrance.
Janet Young, President and Rita M Barylski, Secretary
Lillian Hopkins
Mike and Family,
I will always think of your mother Mary as my work mother. When I started working at Day Kimball, Mary was there to help me adjust and learn displaying her patience and loving manner always. I soon discovered that she attended and graduated from Putnam High with my actual mother. I will be forever grateful for having the privilege of working with Mary and having her as a friend. Best wishes to you and your family.