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MERIDEN - Elizabeth (Betty) S. Gustafson, 47, wife of Robert E. Gustafson, of 65 Blueberry Lane, died Sunday morning [3/20/94] at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center, West Campus, after a brief illness.
Born in Meriden Mar 2, 1947, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Longo Scarfo of Meriden, she was a lifelong resident. For the past several years, she was a training manager for the Filene's Department Stores, prior to which she had been employed by the Travelers Insurance Company for several years. A lifelong member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, she was a minister of the Eucharist, a member of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. She was an active member of the home and school associations of both Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School and Xavier High School. She was also on Our Lady of Mount Carmel's Prayer Line.
Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by three sons, Jon E. Gustafson, Mark E. Gustafson, and Robert E. Gustafson Jr., all of Meriden; three sisters, Carole Scarfo, Regina DiDomenico, and Nancy Esposito, all of Meriden; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The funeral will be held tuesday at 8:15 a.m. from the Smith-Ruzzo funeral Home, 226 West main St., and at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 5 to 9 p.m.
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Roberta Ann Mickiewicz
My fellow Twirler, our Junior & Senior years. We had a lot of fun and laughs, with a good group of girls each year. Betty was Captain, senior year, and made up the routines for the football & basketball games at home. Fond memories of a special person, who was always patient when I dropped my baton. I can still see her smile.
Helen Dorflinger (Ryan)
Betty was a great friend and I sad to hear about her death. Her friendship and support during our my lifetime in Meriden and especially during high school will never be forgotten. I think because our birthdays were the same we felt a strong bond and this year I will make a very special toast to her memory. Helen
Elaine Orzel (Ives)
Sorry to hear of our loss of a friend, I don't know how I missed it. My thoughts and prays got out to the family. We will miss you Betty. Sorry to hear the sad news