Florence T. Greer


NEW HARTFORD — Florence T. Greer, 84, formerly of Hamden, died March 5, 2009, at her home. She was the loving wife of the late William Greer.

Born Aug. 30, 1924, in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Pauline (Hojnowski) and Hypolit Pencikowski. She retired from her position as an administrative assistant for the head of operations for Tweed New Haven Airport. Prior to that, she worked as an administrative assistant for the mayor of New Haven. She was also a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in New Hartford.

Mrs. Greer is survived by a sister, Irene Coutts, of Winsted; a grandson, Michael Kruger (whom she raised from the time he was 10 years old) and his wife, Katie, of Massachusetts; four grandchildren, Lisa Juarez, Francisco Juarez, Eric Greer and Christopher Marek; and many close friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by two daughters, Patricia Kruger and Barbara Greer; and six brothers, Victor, Stanley, Raymond, Ted, Libby and Leo. 

The family would like to acknowledge her special friends and neighbors at Canterbury Village for their love and support. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 14, at the Immaculate Conception Church, New Hartford, at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  Montano-Shea Funeral Home, New Hartford, has care of the arrangements. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.  

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