Sanga, Marilee

Marilee “Lee” R. Sanga, 60, of South Windsor, passed unexpectedly on Monday, March 7, 2022, at home. Lee was born in Fort Wayne, IN, on October 18, 1961, daughter of the late Jack and Jeanne (Brunskill) Mettert. She grew up in New Haven and was a graduate of New Haven High School with the Class of 1980. Lee was an avid fan of the arts and was known for her skill in watercolors. She loved Mel Brooks films, classic rock, summer days, and strong margaritas. She was a fierce and loyal friend who always had a kind word and bad joke for those who needed it. Lee had a great love for children, and often adopted anyone who came into her home. She loved her family more than anything and would talk about them to anyone who would listen. Along with her husband Jack of 34 years, she leaves her children, Olivia Sanga of Vernon, Drew Sanga of South Windsor, Daniel Sanga of South Windsor; her siblings, Kelly (Cathy) Mettert of Fort Wayne IN, Brian Mettert of New Haven IN, Teri (Tom) Voglewede of Matthews NC, and Michael (Lisa) Mettert of Indianapolis IN. She is also survived by those that called her their second mom, Jasmine Evans of South Windsor, and Grace Richard of South Windsor, and many, many others. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 18th from 5-8 p.m., at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 19th, 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the request of her family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com