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Kirsten Ann Saraceno
February 18, 1993 ~ August 12, 2017 (age 24) 24 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Burma Shaw
August 22, 2017 6:33 AM
Dear TJ and Peggy,
My heart's breaking to be writing this to you, much too early in your lives. Although I haven't seen you in quite a long while, your family has always been in my bank of good memories. I'm so very sorry for your loss of Kirsten. By your bio, Kirsten seemed to be an indomitable spirit, one surely to be held in your hearts for a lifetime. She packed a great number of joy filled accomplishments into her munificent life, and I'm sure that was due to her loving, supportive family.
How coincidental that I have also had many a waiting experience in Hartford Hospital's Neuro-Trauma Unit; so much so that I even have a favorite doc, Brendan Killory (my loved ones who've been in the NTICU were all beneficiaries of his surgical skills), and a much appreciated nurse, Jared. I, too, decorated many a window there, with memorable pictures and loving get well wishes, hoping with all my fear and might that they'd go from my pen to the hand of God. That unit reminds us all of the fragility of human life and the gifts we can share when our loved ones pass.
Sending you my deepest sympathy and compassion,
Burma
"As you danced in the light with joy, love lifted you. As you brushed against this world so gently, your love lifted us."
My heart's breaking to be writing this to you, much too early in your lives. Although I haven't seen you in quite a long while, your family has always been in my bank of good memories. I'm so very sorry for your loss of Kirsten. By your bio, Kirsten seemed to be an indomitable spirit, one surely to be held in your hearts for a lifetime. She packed a great number of joy filled accomplishments into her munificent life, and I'm sure that was due to her loving, supportive family.
How coincidental that I have also had many a waiting experience in Hartford Hospital's Neuro-Trauma Unit; so much so that I even have a favorite doc, Brendan Killory (my loved ones who've been in the NTICU were all beneficiaries of his surgical skills), and a much appreciated nurse, Jared. I, too, decorated many a window there, with memorable pictures and loving get well wishes, hoping with all my fear and might that they'd go from my pen to the hand of God. That unit reminds us all of the fragility of human life and the gifts we can share when our loved ones pass.
Sending you my deepest sympathy and compassion,
Burma
"As you danced in the light with joy, love lifted you. As you brushed against this world so gently, your love lifted us."
Message from Manila Philippines
August 18, 2017 5:24 PM
Our Deepest Sympathy from our Family
Ramon Buendia
Ramon Buendia
Message from Kim S.
August 18, 2017 3:25 PM
Dear Peg,Tony & Kyle-
Kirsten was a gift to all of us who were lucky enough to have her Kirsten-energy-sparkle touch us. She was so much fun. She was so funny too. She was a leader. She paved the way for kids with disabilities by being one of the first to join the Mills Drama Club and then she was in the first class of Project Search kids. I was there at the orientation last year when Kirsten got up like a pro and spoke so well, with no script, to all the new interns and their parents about her experiences with Project Search. Kirsten embraced who she was and what she loved. She wanted to be an actress, and she certainly was a very good actress. She was a star, and she is still a star who lives on in all of our memories. We will all miss that sparkle. We are thinking of you. Love to you-- Kim, Scott, Jay and Kristin
Kirsten was a gift to all of us who were lucky enough to have her Kirsten-energy-sparkle touch us. She was so much fun. She was so funny too. She was a leader. She paved the way for kids with disabilities by being one of the first to join the Mills Drama Club and then she was in the first class of Project Search kids. I was there at the orientation last year when Kirsten got up like a pro and spoke so well, with no script, to all the new interns and their parents about her experiences with Project Search. Kirsten embraced who she was and what she loved. She wanted to be an actress, and she certainly was a very good actress. She was a star, and she is still a star who lives on in all of our memories. We will all miss that sparkle. We are thinking of you. Love to you-- Kim, Scott, Jay and Kristin
A candle was lit by Toni Guardo
on August 18, 2017 11:31 AM
A candle was lit by Zeny Torcino
on August 18, 2017 11:18 AM
A candle was lit by Crissy Rillo
on August 18, 2017 11:17 AM
A candle was lit by Ron Refruto
on August 18, 2017 11:16 AM
A candle was lit by Michelle Maricris Linga
on August 18, 2017 11:16 AM
A candle was lit by Michael John Taladua
on August 18, 2017 11:13 AM
A candle was lit by Gesner Dellota
on August 18, 2017 11:13 AM
A candle was lit by Kristine Ann Abulencia
on August 18, 2017 11:12 AM
A candle was lit by Jessica Magueflor
on August 18, 2017 11:11 AM
A candle was lit by Carol Luiz
on August 18, 2017 8:57 AM
A candle was lit by Allison Weil
on August 18, 2017 7:12 AM
Message from Ellen A
August 17, 2017 9:46 PM
Her light will shine on thru the lives she touched (even the ones she touched without even knowing it!) ...heaven gained a beautiful angel!
A candle was lit by Ellen A
on August 17, 2017 9:42 PM
Message from Connie Gabor
August 17, 2017 5:42 PM
I did not know Kirsten or your family, but JR and Kari-Ann are my neighbors, so I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to your family at this sad time. What a lovely daughter you had and what a beautiful spirit she had as well. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
A candle was lit by Sabrina Barney
on August 17, 2017 3:03 PM
A candle was lit by Beverly - MTD
on August 17, 2017 11:00 AM
Message from Beverly Garofola
August 17, 2017 10:59 AM
Peggy and Family - Words are never adequate in moments like these.
My heart goes out to all of you.
Beverly
My heart goes out to all of you.
Beverly
A candle was lit by Kristin Beaudet
on August 17, 2017 7:41 AM
Message from Karen Pio
August 16, 2017 4:25 PM
My sincerest condolences! I did not know Kirsten or your family but the remarkable tribute that you shared with the world made me do something I rarely do reading an obituary... smile. I mourn with you, knowing I will never cross paths with Kirsten nor watch her debut on television, nor share in her joy and laughter and loving nature. Thank you for sharing this little bit about a truly remarkable woman!
A candle was lit by Karen Pio
on August 16, 2017 4:17 PM
Message from Jayesh
August 16, 2017 11:44 AM
Tony,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss ! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss ! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
A candle was lit by Michele, so sorry for your loss
on August 16, 2017 10:18 AM
A candle was lit by Kirsten smile was so contagous, she will be missed by all
on August 16, 2017 10:16 AM
Message from Ricardo Almeida
August 16, 2017 7:54 AM
Peggy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your daughter.
Ricardo Almeida
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your daughter.
Ricardo Almeida
Message from The Rousseau's
August 16, 2017 7:41 AM
We will sadly miss Kristen. I feel like it was yesterday she over our house bobbing for apples. She had a wonderful spirit. She was deterred to live her live to the fullest. Condolences to you and your family. She will Rest In Peace. Love the Rousseau's.
Message from Daniel Lenois
August 16, 2017 12:00 AM
I only met Kirsten last year when we worked together on the favahr play "Shrek The Musical". She was a talented, cheerful person, and a pleasure to work with. She was such a nice person, it is unfair that she had such a short life to live. My sincerest condolences to Kirsten's family. I can't even imagine your loss. I wish you all the best.
Message from Elizabeth Cwalinski from Uconn
August 15, 2017 10:36 PM
Someone so special can never be forgotten - I will miss you Kirsten!!!! ---my condolences to your Family
A candle was lit by Elizabeth
on August 15, 2017 10:27 PM
Message from Pam Applewhite-Miller
August 15, 2017 8:15 PM
CORRECTION: I was referring To: SHREK (recent)
Message from Pamela Applewhite-Miller
August 15, 2017 5:13 PM
TO: My "Weekend Girl", as a fondly related to Kirsten; You will be Missed ... Our last 3 Weekends will always be in My HEART. You will be a "Rising Star" up there in Heaven - with Your newly colored 'Hairdo'. I am so happy that YOU had an amazing Run with the
Wizard of OZ and The MANY Costume Changes. Continue with Your Confidence and Bold ROAR of Stardom. SUPER *** (I Believe We were Friends) Pam
Wizard of OZ and The MANY Costume Changes. Continue with Your Confidence and Bold ROAR of Stardom. SUPER *** (I Believe We were Friends) Pam
A candle was lit by Pamela
on August 15, 2017 5:06 PM
A candle was lit by Tammy Tim Brandi and Logan Pinette
on August 15, 2017 4:54 PM
Message from Tammy
August 15, 2017 4:53 PM
I am so sorry for ur loss! I am at a loss for words! I send hugs and prayers to all of you!! Tammy Tim Brandi and Logan
A candle was lit by Aneta K.- Uconn Health
on August 15, 2017 3:52 PM
A candle was lit by Anonymous
on August 15, 2017 3:35 PM
Message from Anonymous
August 15, 2017 3:31 PM
You don't know me, but I wanted to send my condolences. I am a fellow UCONN Health employee and read Kirsten's beautiful memorial in our daily email bulletin at work. I also wanted to let you know that my sister-in-law was brought to the room next door to Kirsten in the Neuro ICU at Hartford Hospital on Thursday, August 10th. The difficult hours spent in the room over the next several days were lightened by seeing your daughter's smiling face in the pictures hanging on the frosted glass window between the two rooms. My family and I are terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that, even in her last days, she brought smiles to others who were suffering.
Message from Laurie O'Brien family
August 15, 2017 2:01 PM
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss! Please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
A candle was lit by Claudette & Dave Plasczynski
on August 15, 2017 2:00 PM
A candle was lit by Laurie O'Brien and family
on August 15, 2017 1:59 PM
Message from Pat Dara Ripley
August 15, 2017 1:40 PM
A charming and precocious toddler who grew into a beautiful, successful young lady. I am proud to have been able to give her a little push to get underway. Your jewel will now be shining over everyone from the heavens above. Peace to you all.
Message from robin saraceno depinto
August 15, 2017 1:18 PM
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. There are no words. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this devastating time.
Message from Bryan Capps
August 15, 2017 12:06 PM
Tony, I am so sorry for you loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Bryan Capps
on August 15, 2017 12:05 PM
A candle was lit by Patricia Minton
on August 15, 2017 12:02 PM
A candle was lit by Billy Kimbrell
on August 15, 2017 11:43 AM
Message from Stacey Teller
August 15, 2017 11:37 AM
SO sorry to hear about this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I loved reading the obituary, she was such a wonderful person!
A candle was lit by Stacey Teller
on August 15, 2017 11:36 AM
A candle was lit by Piotr Milczek
on August 15, 2017 10:32 AM
Message from Wanda-M.A Uconn Health Dermatology
August 15, 2017 10:04 AM
Please accept my heartfelt Condolence on the loss of your beloved child very saddened to hear.
May God Be with you and guide you thru this.
May God Be with you and guide you thru this.
A candle was lit by My heartfelt Condolence- Uconn Dermatology
on August 15, 2017 10:01 AM
Message from Kimberly -UCONN
August 15, 2017 9:19 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about Kirsten. Remember, you represent her immortality so she will never be truly gone. Sending you wishes for comfort and peace.
A candle was lit by Joanne
on August 15, 2017 9:19 AM
Message from Gina Blauvelt works at uconn
August 15, 2017 9:14 AM
So very sorry for your loss.
Message from Terry Blais - works @UCONN
August 15, 2017 9:08 AM
I am so sorry for your loss...my sincere condolences ...what a shining star to forever shine in our night skies...
Message from Cindy Hooks
August 15, 2017 8:57 AM
Heaven must have been short an angel, so now they have beautiful Kirsten,but selfishly I must say i wanted her here longer. I worked with Kirsten at UCONN on the weekends and always looked forward to seeing her at the clock where we both had bigger smiles because it was the end of the work day. To her family, I say Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with all of us, I will miss her.
A candle was lit by JR Kari-Ann Dalton and Ashlee
on August 15, 2017 8:28 AM
A candle was lit by Lori Gallagher
on August 15, 2017 8:17 AM
Message from Sue Ferrera
August 15, 2017 3:49 AM
Kirsten, will surely be missed by a large loving familiy. A life too short but one clearly full of love. My condolences Ong or your loss. I would have liked to have met her., yet I feel I know her from your lovely story of who she was.
A candle was lit by Sue Ferrera, (cousin to Katie Stilson)
on August 15, 2017 3:39 AM
A candle was lit by Laura Levesque
on August 14, 2017 11:42 PM
Message from Alexandria Lopez
August 14, 2017 11:15 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of this! I remember Kirsten well; we were in the same grade at Region 10. Extending my deepest sympathies to the family. Kirsten will be in my thoughts.
A candle was lit by Eric Turner
on August 14, 2017 11:06 PM
Message from Susan O'Donnell
August 14, 2017 10:38 PM
Peg and Tony, we are so sorry to hear of Kirsten's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers How lucky you both were to have this beautiful bright star part of your family! Fondly Neil and Susan
Message from Corrine Lewis
August 14, 2017 10:27 PM
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel!!
She was one o
She was one o
Message from heather baltronid
August 14, 2017 10:25 PM
she was a very nice sweet girl and she had a way of life and kristen was spunky and always had a smile on her face most of the time when she would walk into a room.
A candle was lit by Kelly Day
on August 14, 2017 9:43 PM
A candle was lit by Kathy Wesolowski
on August 14, 2017 9:07 PM
Message from Kathy Wesolowski
August 14, 2017 9:07 PM
My prayers and sympathy are with your family. I remember Kirsten's smile and joy of learning at Lake Garda School. Her outgoing spirit was an inspiration to others. She will be truly missed.
A candle was lit by Sandy Bonola and Griffin and Cassidy Ursin
on August 14, 2017 9:05 PM
A candle was lit by Tom and Irma Maddalena
on August 14, 2017 8:41 PM
A candle was lit by Maryann Dagata
on August 14, 2017 8:14 PM
A candle was lit by Andrew and Kathy White
on August 14, 2017 7:57 PM
Message from Gina West
August 14, 2017 5:51 PM
So very sorry. Sending love and prayers.
A candle was lit by Lea gregg
on August 14, 2017 5:29 PM
A candle was lit by Becky Lyman
on August 14, 2017 5:23 PM
Message from Sarah Lauretti
August 14, 2017 5:22 PM
I am so sorry for your loss. I was deeply saddened by the news. I will always remember Kirsten as a strong, independent, young lady, she was never afraid to advocate for herself! We always told her she was a pioneer because she helped pave the way for many of her peers. She will be missed.
Message from Susan Geissler
August 14, 2017 4:39 PM
Kyle and family,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Kirsten sounded like a remarkable young woman who gave so much of herself to so many people.
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Kirsten sounded like a remarkable young woman who gave so much of herself to so many people.
A candle was lit by Sue Sasso and Family
on August 14, 2017 4:01 PM
A candle was lit by Leslie Vendetti
on August 14, 2017 3:03 PM
A candle was lit by Laura and Benckwitz Family
on August 14, 2017 2:46 PM
A candle was lit by Tammy Annis
on August 14, 2017 2:39 PM
Message from Tammy
August 14, 2017 2:36 PM
Our hearts are broken but our lives are forever better for having Kirsten part of it. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Peggy. Thanks you for sharing Kirsten with us!
Message from MaryJane Lam
August 14, 2017 2:27 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I will always remember Kirsten as the cute, personable little 1st grader I had the pleasure to work with at Lake Garda School. Sounds like she grew up to be a strong, independent young woman. Hang on to all those wonderful memories....💜
A candle was lit by Jillian, Mark and Abigail Whitney
on August 14, 2017 1:59 PM
A candle was lit by Nancy Celone
on August 14, 2017 1:54 PM
A candle was lit by Christine Bradley and Family
on August 14, 2017 1:51 PM
A candle was lit by Barbara Morrow
on August 14, 2017 1:49 PM
Message from Barbara Morrow
August 14, 2017 1:45 PM
Peggy, Tony and Kyle..... I am so so sorry to hear about Kirsten's passing. She was such a spunky, self advocating young woman that truly brought a smile to the faces of those she encountered. You can be so proud of the person she was. She was a bright spot in my career and I was privileged to have known her.
A candle was lit by Betty Gonzales and Family
on August 14, 2017 1:43 PM
A candle was lit by The Barker Family
on August 14, 2017 11:36 AM
Message from The Barker Family
August 14, 2017 11:35 AM
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Kirsten. I had the privilege of meeting her briefly a few times. What a wonderful tribute you have shared, through my tears I smiled as I could feel the love and joy she brought to your lives. And she had great taste, Zac Efron is amazing! Again, our deepest condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. xoxo
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