Ethel Larese

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Ethel “Jackie” (Clauss) Larese, 88, of Plantsville passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 in New Britain. She was the widow of Julio “Julie” Larese.

Jackie was born in Winchester, CT on August 28, 1923 a daughter of the late Howard and Ethel (Didsbury) Claus. For many years, she was a partner and co-owner with her late husband in the Lincoln Amusements company. Jackie enjoyed spending time at the Mohegan Sun Casino, traveling and most of all her extended family of nieces, nephews, grand and great grand nieces and nephews.

She also leaves two brothers, Wesley Clauss and his wife Laura and Phil Clauss all of Bristol. Jackie is predeceased by a sister, Olive Tully; four brothers, Richard, Ed, Howard and Tuckey Clauss; and by her nephew Ellery Deprey.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at The O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Forestville/Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Calling hours will begin Thursday at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1075 Chase Parkway, # 1075, Waterbury, CT 06708.