Connie Unterstein

Connie A. (Laramore) Unterstein, 71, of Tolland, beloved wife of William Unterstein passed away peacefully Monday September 9th 2019 at St Mary’s Home surrounded by the comfort of her family. She was born February 23, 1948 in Dover, Delaware (and proud of it!), the daughter of the late Willis and Gloria (Felty) Laramore. She married William on June 25, 1966. They journeyed to CT in 1970 and resided in the town of Tolland, CT in 1977. She worked for many companies over the years, Finest Grocery Stores, Edwards Foods, Easco Hand Tools & Aetna Health Care. Connie loved her family and friends dearly. She loved spending her time playing cards with the Gang at the lake, reading, playing bingo at Vernon Senior Center and Bunco with the girls on Sunday nights. She dedicated many years to Tolland Football, running concessions and fundraisers. Connie was a kind, caring, thoughtful and spiritual person who most of all loved spending time with friends and family with her grandchildren being her greatest joy. She was known as Mommom to many, she was loved by all who met her. Besides her husband she is survived by her two children, Jennifer Allyn and her husband Mark of Bolton and William Unterstein Jr. and his wife Gwen of Ellington; her grandchildren, Madison Unterstein, Colby Unterstein, Phoebe Allyn and Zoe Allyn; Timothy the Turtle and many beloved family members especially those from Delaware, who she didn’t see often but always held them near and dear to her heart. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brother, Butch Laramore. Her family would like to extend many thanks to the staff at Mount Sinai Rehab Hospital and especially to those who cared for her at Saint Mary’s Home in West Hartford where she spent her final days. Thank you for being her Angels. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Tolland Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Merrow Rd., (Rte. 195) Tolland, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Monday, September 16, 2019 at St. Matthew’s Church, 111 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Vernon Senior Center, 135 Bolton Road, Vernon, CT 06066. For online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com