Obituary: Regina Ellis

Regina “Reggie” R. Ellis, 88, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, peacefully in her sleep at Parkway Pavilion Nursing Home in Enfield of natural causes.

Reggie was born June 11, 1925, in Hatfield, MA, daughter of Hypolite and Stefania Gronski Matusiewicz. For many years she lived in Hartford, first at 95 and 87 Nelton Court and then at 29 Bulkeley Ave.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia and her husband Subastian Fazzina of Rocky Hill; her son, Robert J. Ellis, Sr. and his wife Patricia of Enfield; a daughter, Diane and her husband Richard Mascaro of Enfield; her daughter, Debra Ross of St. Petersburg, FL; and her daughter-in-law, Leigh Anne Thomas of Farmington, UT. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Lt. Randy Thomas, Rebecca Thomas Presler, Jennifer Fazzina Swerdlick, Janine Fazzina Boudo, Robert Ellis II, Christopher Ellis, Richard, Anthony and Ryan Mascaro, and Aaron and Brandon, and her eight (soon to be nine) great-grandchildren. She leaves her brother, Steve Matusiewicz of Hatfield; a sister, Janet Krok of Northampton, MA; and many nieces and nephews. Reggie was predeceased by her husband, Robert H. Ellis, son Ronald John Thomas, sister Helen MacSuga, sister Phyllis Galinski and sister Val Sabo.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Parkway Pavilion Nursing Home for their wonderful and compassionate care of our mother, especially to her nurse Vivian, who my mom affectionately called Darling, and Dr. Darshan Shah. Also, many thanks to all friends and family who showed their loving concern while she spent her last years in the nursing home. We thank our sister Diane Mascaro for the many days she visited mom helping to feed her, keeping her company or bringing her special food and drink, and Clair, her niece, who drove many miles for her visits.

Reggie says Thank You to all that helped her create some happiness while she was on this earth, and she wishes that your life is filled with good health, enough wealth, and lots of happiness and friends.

There are no calling hours, but a memorial service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Rd., Enfield. Bring a good memory of Reggie and share it with family and friends. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.