January 31, 1930 - August 8, 2006
NORWICH - Monroe "Red" Cilley, 76 husband of Lucy (Bullard) Cilley of 120 Hansen Road, Norwich, died at his home Tuesday afternoon. Born in Norwich on January 31, 1930, he was the son of the late Frank and Elsie (Fillmore) Cilley.
He retired in July of 1996 following a 43 year career of which most was as superintendent of the City of Norwich Parks and Cemeteries Department, and was a member of both the New England & Connecticut Parks Associations.
On February 25, 1956 at United Congregational Church in Norwich, he was united in marriage to Lucy (Bullard) Cilley, his wife of 50 years who survives.
Along with his wife, he is survived by one daughter and soninlaw, Kim and Paul LaRue of Norwich; two grandchildren, Mariah LaRue of Central Village and Gianna LaRue of Norwich, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Frank A. Cilley and Donald C. Cilley.
Visitation 7 to 9 p.m Thursday at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich. Graveside Services will take place on Friday at 11 a.m at Maplewood Cemetery, Salem Turnpike, Norwich, meeting at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to either, Hospice of S.E. CT., P.O. Box 902, Uncasville, CT. 06382, or to CT. Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Rd., Oakdale, CT. 06375
Published in the Norwich Bulletin (CT)on August 10, 2006
Norwich - Monroe "Red" Cilley, 76, husband of Lucy (Bullard) Cilley, died at his home Tuesday.
He retired in July of 1996 following a 43 year career, most of which was spent as superintendent of the City of Norwich Parks & Cemeteries Department.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich. A graveside service will take place on Friday at 11 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery, Salem Turnpike, Norwich.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of S.E. CT, P.O. Box 902, Uncasville, CT 06382, or to Connecticut Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Road, Oakdale, CT 06375.
Published in The Day on 8/10/2006.
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