Kathleen G. Smolenski

Message from Fran Serratore

What a wonderful lady. My deepest condolences to her family. She was such a pleasure to work with at St. Paul Catholic HS.

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Fran,

Thank you for your kind words! My Mom always spoke so highly of you .

With gratitude,

Tom

Message from Suzanne M. Carter

What a wonderful woman. Kind to all.

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Thanks Suzanne, I know my Mom enjoyed your presence at St. Paul!

Tom

A candle was lit by Angela Vonella on April 14, 2020 5:22 AM

Message from Father Henry Smolinski, STL

Dear Father Tom, I don't lnow if {through your dad} we are long lost distant cousins. But I know how it felt to lose my mom about 10 years ago. May your faith and the many memories in your heart & mind continue to give you joy, despite the sadness of separation. Father Henry {grad of Theo.College CUA}

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Fr. Henry,

Thank your for your warm condolences. I'm not aware that we are related, but you never know. It is consoling that my Mom, and yours, are in God's loving embrace.

Tom

Message from Rod Ricci

Father Tom (sorry, I remember you as my friend Tom),
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom...I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I not only remember the St. Paul days of your Mom in the office, but I was also her Hartford Courant paperboy. My prayers are with you.

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Rod,

I remember you well, my friend, from long ago! Thanks so much for your kind words and prayers. After you, the paper was never delivered as faithfully or as close to the door;)

Best,

Tom

Message from Margaret Pealer (Reilly)

Mrs. Smolenski was a very sweet women. Tom, I am so sorry for your loss!!
Margaret

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Margaret,

Thank you for your kind words about my Mom. She will be deeply missed!

Tom

A candle was lit by Margaret (Reilly) Pealer on April 10, 2020 4:41 PM

Message from MICHAEL J LEPORE

Father Tom,

Your Mom was a wonderful woman with a warm disposition and a ready smile. I have many kind recollections of her during my time at St. Gregory Church and St. Paul Catholic High School. You and your family have my deepest condolences.

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Michael,

Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers! We all had some wonderful years together at St. Gregory and St. Paul!

Tom

Message from Mary A Lemieux

Dear Tom ... I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a dear friend and the best back-yard neighbor for many years. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Mary Ann,

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers! Yes, we were very fortunate to have been 'back yard neighbors' when I was growing up. We lived among a special group of families.

Fond regards,

Tom

A candle was lit by Patrick on April 7, 2020 12:41 PM

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Your mom sounds as though she was truly a wonderful person and a gift to your family, friends, and the church. Amen to everything she achieved in her life and her willingness to share herself so lovingly and generously with others. May she and all the souls of the faithfully departed Rest In Peace. May comfort and peace be with you knowing of your faithful love and care for your mother in her final years good and loving son.

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski

Patrick,

Thanks so much for your kind words and prayers. I'm sure both our Moms are watching over us, as always. We were both very blest!

Tom

Message from Anne & Emile Roberge

Dear Fr. Tom,

So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. We go back so many years as friends & neighbors with many happy memories of our years together @ St. Paul’s & St. Gregory’s, she was a very special person! So happy that you were able to spend some special time with her. You are in our thoughts & prayers!

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Anne and Emile,

I'm very grateful for your warm remembrance and prayers. My Mom was always so happy to have you as friends and neighbors! We've all had many blessings!

Tom

Message from frank landrette Hairasia

Tom Iam so sorry for your lost ,She was a GREAT LADY

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Frank,

Thanks for your remembrance. For many years, you were a very important part of my Mom's life. Every week you made her feel so much better, not only by taking great care of her hair, but also by being such a good friend to her! She always had a butterscotch candy in her pocket.

Thank you!

Tom

Message from Fr. Richard McGann

Tom,
My prayers and deepest sympathies to you at the loss of your mother. It was my honor to have known her as a member of St Gregory and then to have worked with her at St. Paul's High School. I know how much she loved you. Her face would light up when she proudly spoke of you- with reason.

When I was teaching at St. Paul's I had gone to Ireland and returned with an Irish sweater. Kathy admired it when I wore it to school one day. I told her I had bought it in Dingle, Ireland. She looked at me in disbelief and told me that her father was born in Dingle! We became even closer that day.

God blessed you with a wonderful mother. I hope to be able to join you at her memorial Mass. May she rest in peace until we meet again.
Richard

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Richard,

Thank you so much for your remembrances and kind words. My Mom always spoke so highly of you! Her friends, like you, at St. Gregory and St. Paul gave her great happiness and joy. I hope that you can be with us when we celebrate her Memorial Mass, as soon as that's possible.

Thank you for your prayers,

Tom

Message from Elizabeth & Gil Rivera

Father Tom -
Gil and I are so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was so lucky to have you close by to care for her these past few years. We are keeping you both in prayer during this difficult time.

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Elizabeth and Gil,

Thank you so much for your kind words, friendship and prayers. I was very blest to have had my Mom for so many years. Knowing that she is now in God's loving embrace is great comfort.

Blessings,

Fr. Tom

Message from John Vanden Heuvel

So sorry for your loss, Tom. She was an extremely wonderful person.

Message from Tom Griffin, SJ

Dear John,

Thanks so much for remembering my Mom with your kind comments. Its been so long since we've seen each other, I'm glad you brought back childhood memories!

Best,

Tom

Message from Barbara Snow Bryant

A true lady in every way. A blessing to be a part of her family where she made every person feel special. So sorry for this enormous loss for Tom and for so many.

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Thank you, Barbara. My Mom was a very kind, gentle and loving lady who cherished her family. There is consolation in knowing that she is now in God's loving embrace.

Tom

A candle was lit by Jay Moraski on April 5, 2020 7:49 PM

Message from Harriet Hyde

Fr Tom
So sorry for the lost of your Mother
Will keep both of you in my prayers

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Harriet,

Thank you so much for your condolences and prayers for my Mom. They are deeply appreciated!

Fr. Tom

Message from Ross Elliott

No matter what what was going on in her own life, Kathy always had a smile for others! She has had a long struggle these last few years and has now gone to her reward, While we, the family, may miss her, we can take comfort in knowing she is now in the arms of her Creator! Condolences to son, Tom , at this difficult time. Much Love!

Message from Tom Griffin-Smolenski, SJ

Dear Ross,

Thanks so much for your kind words and prayers. Yes, my Mom was a very kind, gentle and loving lady, and we were very blest to have had her with us for so long! She is now in God's loving embrace and we shall be with her again!

Love,
Tom

A candle was lit by Ross G Elliott, III on April 5, 2020 6:17 PM