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Jean (Szymanski) Tessman

May 4, 1921 - December 5, 2020

Jean (Szymanski) Tessman, 99, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully Saturday (December 5, 2020) with her family by her side. Wife of the late Alfred A. Tessman, born in Cromwell, she was a longtime Berlin resident for over 50 years until moving to New Hartford nine months ago. Jean worked as an assembler at New Britain Machine before retiring. Jean was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington and was a Gold Star Mother. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Berlin and also at the Auxiliary of the New Britain VFW Post 511. Surviving are a grandson, Albert Tessman of New Hartford, two granddaughters, Christine Tessman of New Hartford and Tara Tessman of Newington; a great granddaughter, Allie Tessman; three step great grandchildren, Praisely, Karah & Cal; two step great great grandchildren, Greyson & Maddie. She also leaves a sister, Bernice Brousseau of Florida; a son-in-law, David Zanelli of Newington; two sisters-in-law, Irene and Joanne Szymanski; many nieces and nephews, and her very good friend Diane Roncaioli of Berlin. Besides her husband Alfred, Jean was predeceased by her four children, Richard C. Tessman, serving with the US Navy when he was killed during the Vietnam Conflict; Albert A. Tessman Sr., James L. Tessman, and Diane Zanelli; as well as, four brothers, Stanley, Walter, Joseph and Henry Szymanski and his wife Barbara; four sisters, Alice Kywan, Sophie Bugnacki, Louise Pellegrini and Helen Petrichenko. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday (December 10) 10 AM at St. Paul Church 485 Alling Street, Kensington, CT 06037. Please meet directly at the church. There are no calling hours. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.

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Jean (Szymanski) Tessman, 99, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully Saturday (December 5, 2020) with her family by her side. Wife of the late Alfred A. Tessman, born in Cromwell, she was a longtime Berlin resident for over 50 years until... View Obituary & Service Information

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