Obituary of Susan E. Comella

Susan Elaine (Foreman) Comella, 60, of Coventry, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Saint Francis Hospital.

Sue was born in Manchester, CT on November 26, 1958, daughter of the late Shirley (Swanson) Chartier.

Sue graduated from East Catholic High School in 1977. She then worked at Cox Cable Company in Manchester, where she met a handsome sub-contractor from Ellington, Joseph Comella. On July 14, 1984, Sue and Joe began their journey as husband and wife. Soon after, the happy couple moved to Coventry, where they stayed to raise their two children.

Sue has worked as the Guidance Counselor Secretary for Coventry High School for the past 13 years. Sue enjoyed time with friends, gardening, taking pictures, watching sunsets, and her dog, Rodney. Above all, Sue loved doing anything that allowed her to spend time with her children, and she was the proudest mother when she was able to watch them succeed.

Sue is survived by her husband of 35 years, Joe Comella; her son, Dan Comella; her daughter, Michelle Comella; and her mother-in-law, Regina Comella.

The Comella family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the endless support from their beloved friends. They would like to extend a special appreciation for the extraordinary daily encouragement from Dr. V, Nurse Kim, Karen, and Janean.

The funeral service will be held Monday September 2^nd at 1:00 p.m at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester.  Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00-1:00.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Hospital PO Box 1849 New Haven, CT 06508-1849 or online at www.yalecancercenter.org/gifts.  For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.