Sally Toma, 82, of Prospect passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Waterbury Hospital. Sally was the widow of the late Peter Toma. Born August 6, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sally was one of six children of the late Dominic and Mary (Koteles) Retassie.
Family was everything to Sally; her daughters were her pride and joy and her grandchildren the light of her life. Left to cherish her memory and love are her daughters Valerie and her husband David Landino of Southington and Brenda Floser and her life partner Jennifer Donovan of Cromwell. “Grandma” will be so missed by her adoring grandchildren Jackson and Carson Landino and Chloe and Zachary Floser. Sally is also survived by her brothers Lil Dominic Retassie of Pa., Geno Retassie also of Pa., Jerry Retassie of Pa., and sister Mary Tortora and her husband Jim of Az. Sally was predeceased by her husband Peter and her sister Edith Charlton and step brothers Leonard and Ernest and step sister Nora.
All are invited to gather with Sally’s family for visitation Sunday, January 29, 2023 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Prospect Memorial/ The Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 122 Waterbury Rd., Prospect. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 6 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be private, whereby Sally will be interred with her husband at CT. Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers if you so desire, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association
Prospect Memorial/ The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to be assisting and caring for the Toma family. You are invited to share a fond memory, photo or your words of comfort for Sally’s family on her Tribute Wall at www.prospectmemorial.com.
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