1937-2018
Dayville – May (Lucier) Simonzi-Kasek, 80, of Lens Ave., passed away at home on Thursday morning, April 26, 2018. She was the loving wife of the late William J. Simonzi, Jr. and George Kasek. May was born in Putnam and was the daughter to the late Alferie and Louise (Menard) Lucier.
May graduated from the Putnam Catholic Academy and Annherst College with honors, she then worked in the medical field for many years. At the age of 52, May made a career change and worked for CIGNA Corporation in Bloomfield until her retirement on May 31, 2002, from the Lincoln financial Group in Hartford. She retired as an Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Vice President.
May enjoyed her memberships with the Daughters of Isabella, Griffin Youth Hockey League, Greater Hartford Arts Council and The Good Sam Club, Laurel Mountain Camping Group, where she and her husband traveled around the country in their RV, visiting many memorable and fun-loving places. They especially enjoyed spending the winters in Florida with their friends. May enjoyed planning the camping trips with her many travel maps. May and her husband had the opportunity to travel to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria in 1985. She especially cherished the memories of the beautiful historical treasures and memorable sights while visiting with her son, Daniel who was stationed in Heidelberg.
May is survived by her sons, Daniel Simonzi of Westerly, RI, Kenneth Kasek and his companion Jennifer Kingsley of Scotland, Timothy Kasek and his wife Jennifer of South Windsor and Andrew Kasek and his wife Melissa of CA; her daughters, Christine Blaser of Woodstock, Lisa Surprenant and husband Robert of Danielson and Susan Jodoin and her husband Thomas of SC; thirteen grandchildren Jessica, Brandyn, Bethaney, Christopher, James, Hilary, Shawn, Stacy, Chelsea, Noah, William, Samuel and Jake; and five great-grandchildren Jack, Hudson, Robert, Caden and Graham. May was predeceased by her brother Roger Lucier and two sisters Lucille Plaga and Lucette Bernier.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with May’s family from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday April 29, 2018 in the Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday April 30, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT, meeting directly at church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
Memorial donations in May’s memory may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005, or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. May’s final quote to her family in her obituary was “Include a good picture of me.”
Mary Lou and Bob Thomas
April 26, 2018 at 7:10 pmSue, Stacy and Family so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Amie Thompson
April 26, 2018 at 9:23 pmSo sorry for your loss
Karen Greenleaf
April 26, 2018 at 9:29 pmloved my Aunt May, she was one of the classiest woman I know. Love & prayers to the whole family. She loved you all dearly.
Gail Fields
April 26, 2018 at 9:48 pmSue So sorry to read about your Mom. I’m sure she will now become your Angel watching over you . Try and remember all the great times you had with her. Hope all goes smooth Sending you love and prayers.
Donna
April 27, 2018 at 6:27 amWishing your family the happiest of memories, that make you laugh so hard it brings only happy tears to your eyes. All our love and prayers. donna and Jim Christakos.
Dean and Sue
April 27, 2018 at 7:46 amSue , Tom and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all all! Wishing you to hold on to all your wonderful memories to help guide you through this difficult time!!
Nancy Murray
April 27, 2018 at 8:45 amI’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and give you peace during this difficult time.
John Williams
April 27, 2018 at 9:08 amI am so sorry for the loss of you beloved mother. She truly was an angel and will be missed by all. May God bring you comfort and peace.
Edna Pelto
April 27, 2018 at 11:19 amMay’s family
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful lady. I only knew her from camping with the Mountain Laurel Good Sam group, and truly enjoyed being with her. I hope you all can remember the good times.
Edna Pelto
Jim & Patsy Kennedy
April 27, 2018 at 11:56 amWe knew May and George through the Mountain Laurel Campming Group many years ago. We have wonderful memories of the good times and laughter we all shared. May had a wonderful sense of humor and a good heart. Please accept our sincerest sympathies on her passing. Remember those special times and cherish them. She continues on within all of your hearts.
Jim & Patsy Kennedy, Florida
Leslie & Dean Robbins
April 27, 2018 at 2:00 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. We were part of the camping club for a few years and have fond memories of group trips with May and George.
Gail Lonczewski
April 27, 2018 at 9:10 pmI remember May with fond memories from our fun camping experiences as well as working together at CIGNA. My prayers are with George and her other family members.
Much fondness
Gail Lonczewski
Zeke and Nancy
April 28, 2018 at 7:12 amSue and Family:
We were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember she will always be alive in your hearts.
Sandra Bulson & Dave Bulson Ct. Good Sam State Director
April 28, 2018 at 9:40 amMay will be truly missed. She was a every special lady and a true friend. May and George were on The Ct Good Sam State Staff and worked very hard at the Ct Samboree to help make it sucess. Had alot of good times camping with them.
Selma Simonzi
April 28, 2018 at 10:18 pmI am so sorry to hear that May passed away. I know you will miss her so much. My sincere sympathy to all the family.,
Camy Roach
April 30, 2018 at 7:40 amSo sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Christmas eve gatherings & her delicious delicacies along with her wonderful smile! She absolutely loved her family, and was deeply loved by them as well. Jess, you took very good care of both your grandparents. You have 2 angels watching over you.
Donna Raheb
April 30, 2018 at 1:00 pmDanny, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I have fond memories of her working at my dad’s office on Carter Street when we were kids. May all of your memories be as bright as her smile. My condolences to all of your family.