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Dora

(Cornell)

Wendrow

Obituary

Dora Cornell Wendrow passed away peacefully, at her home in Newington, on Tuesday afternoon (August 20, 2013), after a very brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Dora leaves behind her adoring husband, Manuel “Manny” Wendrow, of 58 cherished years. They met at a resort in the Catskills in 1955. It would be a story retold over the years countless times and enjoyed by all who had the chance to hear it. After a short courtship, Manny and Dora were married and began their life together in Hartford, Connecticut. Besides her husband, Dora also leaves behind two children. Sheryl Tutolo and her husband Robert, Jr., of Northfield and a son Joel Wendrow of Bristol. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren Bobby Tutolo, Carly Tutolo, David Tutolo and Heather Wendrow and her brother, Ronald Cornell and sister-in-law Joyce Gevirtzman of Raleigh, NC. In addition to her immediate family, Dora leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1931, the daughter of the late Leon and Frieda Cornell, she graduated from Midwood High School (Brooklyn) in 1948 and from Queens College in 1952 with a teaching degree. She was an elementary school teacher (Oceanside, LI) until she met the love of her life, Dora then went on to earn her MS in Guidance and Counseling from CCSU in 1974 and worked as a school counselor for more than 20 years. In 1985 she was honored by the Comm. School Counselor Association as Middle/Junior High School Counselor of the Year. Since her retirement in 1995, Manny and Dora enjoyed many years frequently traveling to Ogonquit Maine and many other New England destinations. Her greatest joy was time spent with Manny, her children and grandchildren. Dora was blessed to have the support of her family as well as loving and caring neighbors, aides and nurses from the VNA Hospice Care Unit. A special appreciation to Dora’s caregivers from Elder’s Choice, Sandra Duah and Abena Serwaah for all they did to take care of her. She felt a special bond with them and without whom Dora and her family would have been lost. A family graveside service is planned for Friday, August 23rd at 11 a.m. at the B’Nai Tikvoh-Sholom Cemetery, Jordan Lane Extension, 1361 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield with Rabbi Philip Lazowski officiating. The family will receive at the home of Manny Wendrow, 34 Rosewood Dr., Newington on Friday afternoon from 1 to 4. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made the VNA Healthcare Hospice, 300 Queen St., Southington, CT 06489. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guestbook for Dora, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm

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From: Patricia Skoog -Gasper

From Andover, CT

Posted On: August 23, 2013

Dear Sheryl, Robert, Bobby, Carly and David,
We would like to send our heart felt sympathy to you and your extended family. We are sorry that we could not have been there to help support you at this time of your lose. Please let us know if there is any thing we can do.
Love Patricia and Drew

From: joe fleischmann

From glastonbury, Connecticut

Posted On: August 23, 2013

I am so sorry about Dora. I will miss her

From: sidney Gold

From Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted On: August 22, 2013

Sorry to hear of your lost. Your old, old, old friend

From: Charmaine Emond

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: August 22, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn you loss. Dora was a lovely woman and will be missed. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.

From: ron ayotte

From bristol, ct

Posted On: August 22, 2013

My thoughts are with you Manny,Joel and sheryl.love ron.

From: Adie & Alan Silver

From Bloomfield, Ct

Posted On: August 23, 2013

Alan has wonderful memories of Sharon St. and Aunt Dora's kindness as he was growing up. Your home was always filled with laughter. I shall always remember Aunt Dora's helpfulness as I was raising my children. She was the shoulder I often leaned upon for guidance. We were blessed to have enjoyed her love for so many years.

From: Carrie

From Newington, CT

Posted On: August 23, 2013

My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time as I remember and will forever cherish the memories we shared.

From: Rick`Bayer

From Montague, MA

Posted On: August 23, 2013

From: Arlene & Dan Palmer

From Burlington, CT

Posted On: August 22, 2013

Joel...although we can't physically be with you for the service, please know we are with you in spirit, always! Our deepest condolences.
Love, Arlene & Dan

From: kathy okeefe

From newport, ri

Posted On: August 22, 2013

I'm having a difficult time believing that Dora is no longer with us. What a remarkable woman... we worked together and established a very close relationship ...Dora was family. We shared both professionally and personally. I will miss her wonderful sense of reality...so grounded. Dora will always be in my heart. She loved her Manny and family. My sympathy to all.

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