Elmer, Julieann P. (Calderella)
Julieann Patricia Elmer passed away on May 17 in Keller, TX at 90 years old. She was born August 8, 1931 in Utica, NY to James and Julia Calderella. She married Harold Elmer February 25, 1959 and moved to Simsbury, CT in 1965. Julieann was predeceased by her parents James and Julia Calderella and is survived by a brother, James Calderella of Toms River, NJ, sister, Patricia Samarco of Whitesboro, NY, sister, Linda Cubbage of Valencia, CA as well as cousins in the Pittsfield, MA area. She is also survived by her 4 sons and their wives, Matthew and Kim from Frisco, TX, David and Julie from Keller, TX, Daniel and Patty from Simsbury, CT and John from Middletown, CT, ten grandchildren and fourteen
great grandchildren. She had a great love for Connecticut and lived in Simsbury for forty-nine years,
the last eight years in Keller, TX in a beautiful community where she enjoyed many friendships and activities.
Julieann was also predeceased by her husband, Harold, 26 years ago. The two of them raised their four boys in Simsbury, CT on Long View Drive. Their legacy was instilling modesty and a strong work ethic and these
characteristics have had a multi-generational impact and will live on forever.
Julieann worked at Friendly's and Stop and Shop in Simsbury, CT for 34 years as well as volunteering at meals-on-wheels. She continued her volunteer work in Keller, TX at the Keller Public Library and was recognized for her outstanding dedication. Julieann was an avid reader and loved the library so it was fitting that her volunteer work was her true passion. Julieann loved to walk and it was normal for her to walk three miles a day well into her eighties. She walked her beloved Long View Drive in Simsbury, CT every day and she knew almost every neighbor. Julieann was also an avid Red Sox fan, she watched or listened to almost every game since 1967 and was so excited when they broke the curse of the Bambino in 2004.
Julieann was very proud of her four boys and their families and took great pride as she watched her grandchildren and great grand-children grow and became successful in their pursuits. She loved to host and cook for family get-togethers and created many memories at the annual 4th of July party at her house on Long View Drive. One of her greatest memories was the Caribbean cruise her sons and families arranged for her 80th birthday. It was her first cruise and a memory cherished by all.
Julieann will have a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Simsbury, CT at 11:00 am on Friday, June 10th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Simsbury Meals on Wheels or the McLean Home, or the Keller Public Library. The Vincent Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Julieann's Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.