Eleanor passed away peacefully at home, August 2,2014, surrounded by her family.
She was a Christmas baby born on December 25, 1920, to Susanna and Alexander
Povilonis. Eleanor was raised in Hartford. Eleanor then met "her guy" Edward
Radziunas on some enchanted evening and together they raised two beautiful
children, Mary Claire Burke, and Edward Radziunas in Wethersfield. Eleanor was
predeceased by her husband Edward, who passed in 1993. She was also
predeceased by her best friend and sister, Theresa Stokes and her older brother
Albert Povilonis. She is survived by her youngest brother, Alexander Povilonis of South Windsor.
Eleanor was a dynamic woman, ahead of her time, owning her own hair salon
business in Wethersfield for over 50 years, she mentored Donna Jordan who was
like another daughter. She lived, laughed and loved life to it's fullest. Eleanor was a
woman of strong faith and was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in
Hartford since her baptism, and was a member of the Blessed Mother Sodality.
She leaves behind her extended beloved family including her daughter and
caretaker Mary and her husband William Burke. Son Edward Radziunas, and his
wife Eileen. 11 Grandchildren, Michael Kelley and Andrea Rodriguez, Ryan Burke,
Matthew Burke, Stacey and Timothy Ball, Storey and Ravi Sitwala, Seth and Katie
Fiermonti, and Jessica Jordan. She also leaves 9 great grandchildren. Additionally
she leaves behind many loved nieces and nephews who cherished her deeply.
The family wishes to thank her many doctors over the years and Hospice for the all
wonderful care and support. The funeral will be Friday, August 8, 2014, 10 A.M. in Holy Trinity Church, 53 Capitol Ave. Hartford. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 53 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com