Obituary for Vivian DeMio (Kilbourne)
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Vivian Kilbourne DeMio, 98, beloved wife of the late Angelo J. DeMio (for 72 years), passed away peacefully on March 20th with her family by her side. Born in New Britain, Connecticut on February 23, 1923, she was the eldest daughter of Agnes (From) and Roy Hawkes Kilbourne. Her father was a tenth generation descendent of the founders of Concord and Deerfield, Massachusetts, and early settlers of Wethersfield. Vivian graduated from New Britain High School, class of 1940, she later studied Accounting at Morse College in Hartford. Her early years were spent working in the Personnel Department at the State Capitol, where she met her future husband, Angelo, who also worked at the Capitol. They were married November 26, 1949 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford, CT.
As a mother of three sons, Vivian became a home maker for many years. She and her family enjoyed summers at their vacation home at West Beach in Westbrook, CT. As the boys got older she had the desire to return to work, becoming and Intermittent Claims Examiner at the Connecticut Labor Department and later transferring to the Department of Transportation as an Accountant in the Fiscal Office. She retired in 1985 after 22 years of State Service. After retiring Vivian and her husband did considerable travelling, including many cruises. They visited the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Panama Canal, Hawaii, Bermuda, Canada, Europe and often to Las Vegas. As snowbirds they also spent some winter vacation time in Florida. Vivian was a woman of many aspirations and achievements, she never turned down a challenge whether it be in her personal or vocational life. Vivian always looked on the bright side of life and enjoyed everything life had to offer to the fullest. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she enjoyed every moment with her family and kept them all on their toes.
Vivian will be sorely missed by her three sons: Alan A. De Mio of West Palm Beach FL, Douglas Kilbourne DeMio and Susan (Melloon) of Westbrook, CT, Richard and Cathy (Moffie) of Bloomfield, CT. She leaves eight grandchildren: Robert Grande, Kate Dulin, Devon Lamere, Derek DeMio, Jenna Carcia, Lauren Ambrosie, Michael and Angelo DeMio and seven great grandchildren: Robby and Joey Grande, Maximillian and Alexander Dulin, Julian Lamere, Guliana Carcia, and Luca Ambrosie. Vivian is survived by her sister, Nancy (Kilbourne) Valickis and her husband Albert of Winsted, CT. She is predeceased by a sister Jean (Kilbourne) Bedus and a brother Donald Kilbourne. She is also survived by a large loving family, leaving 16 nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mrs. DeMio’s life will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10AM in Corpus Christi Church of Christ the King Parish, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT. Burial will follow in Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street,Wethersfield. The DeMio family would like to thank the staff at The Suffield House for their exemplary care. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home. For further information, or extend condolences, please visit FarleySullivan.com
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Vivian Kilbourne DeMio, 98, beloved wife of the late Angelo J. DeMio (for 72 years), passed away peacefully on March 20th with her family by her side. Born in New Britain, Connecticut on February 23, 1923, she was the eldest daughter of Agnes (From) and Roy Hawkes Kilbourne. Her father was a tenth generation descendent of the founders of Concord and Deerfield, Massachusetts, and early settlers of Wethersfield. Vivian graduated from New Britain High School, class of 1940, she later studied Accounting at Morse College in Hartford. Her early years were spent working in the Personnel Department at the State Capitol, where she met her future husband, Angelo, who also worked at the Capitol. They were married November 26, 1949 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford, CT.
As a mother of three sons, Vivian became a home maker for many years. She and her family enjoyed summers at their vacation home at West Beach in Westbrook, CT. As the boys got older she had the desire to return to work, becoming and Intermittent Claims Examiner at the Connecticut Labor Department and later transferring to the Department of Transportation as an Accountant in the Fiscal Office. She retired in 1985 after 22 years of State Service. After retiring Vivian and her husband did considerable travelling, including many cruises. They visited the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Panama Canal, Hawaii, Bermuda, Canada, Europe and often to Las Vegas. As snowbirds they also spent some winter vacation time in Florida. Vivian was a woman of many aspirations and achievements, she never turned down a challenge whether it be in her personal or vocational life. Vivian always looked on the bright side of life and enjoyed everything life had to offer to the fullest. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she enjoyed every moment with her family and kept them all on their toes.
Vivian will be sorely missed by her three sons: Alan A. De Mio of West Palm Beach FL, Douglas Kilbourne DeMio and Susan (Melloon) of Westbrook, CT, Richard and Cathy (Moffie) of Bloomfield, CT. She leaves eight grandchildren: Robert Grande, Kate Dulin, Devon Lamere, Derek DeMio, Jenna Carcia, Lauren Ambrosie, Michael and Angelo DeMio and seven great grandchildren: Robby and Joey Grande, Maximillian and Alexander Dulin, Julian Lamere, Guliana Carcia, and Luca Ambrosie. Vivian is survived by her sister, Nancy (Kilbourne) Valickis and her husband Albert of Winsted, CT. She is predeceased by a sister Jean (Kilbourne) Bedus and a brother Donald Kilbourne. She is also survived by a large loving family, leaving 16 nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mrs. DeMio’s life will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10AM in Corpus Christi Church of Christ the King Parish, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT. Burial will follow in Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street,Wethersfield. The DeMio family would like to thank the staff at The Suffield House for their exemplary care. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home. For further information, or extend condolences, please visit FarleySullivan.com