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Thursday
25
January
Memorial Visitation at Funeral Home
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Abriola Parkview Funeral Home
419 White Plains Rd.
Trumbull, Connecticut, United States
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Glavin/Greensmyth Family posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Poholek and Hayes families on the very sad passing of their beloved Conor. May Conor rest in eternal peace.
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The Firgeleski Family lit a candle
Saturday, January 27, 2024
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We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences and sympathies.
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Lindsey Carley lit a candle
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Georgene Fasanella posted a condolence
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Alex, Dee, Jack and Leah.
You are all in my prayers along with Conor. God Bless all of you. And may Conor Rest in Peace.
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Joe DeFilippo lit a candle
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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To Leah and the entire Poholek Family, we send our heartfelt condolences and support to you all during this the darkest of times.
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Teagan Furlong lit a candle
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Holly Nelson posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Alex, Dee, Jack, Leah and Extended Family - I only met Conor when he was a tiny infant but I have followed Conor's birthdays, graduation and family pictures through Facebook for most of his life. I can see both of you, Dee and Alex, in his face and personality. I remember when you found out you were pregnant with Conor and when he was born - you were over the moon with joy! Your son is a beautiful young man and I am so proud of him and all of you for being such an amazing family! He will live on through all of you and will continue to be right by your side. I am so sorry for this painful loss - my heart breaks for your family. You are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. We are here for you. Fly high sweet angel Conor and rest easy. Love - Holly & PJ Nelson, Atlanta, GA
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Hannah Martins lit a candle
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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The family of Conor J. Poholek uploaded a photo
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Rebecca Lins lit a candle
Monday, January 22, 2024
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Matthew Beilinson posted a condolence
Monday, January 22, 2024
Connor was a really good friend to me, he was one year older and was a big reason high school was fun. Both freshman and sophomore year me and him met up a lot during school, goofing off, laughing, doing whatever high schoolers do. He introduced me to his friend group and even helped me learn how to skate. Sadly we only got to skate a handful of times, looking back I wish I took his offer more times, he was a really great kid and will be missed greatly.
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René I posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Conor was my best friend for two crucial years of our childhoods. I don’t remember the exact context of our meeting. He excited me. We were obsessed with things that moved fast—skateboards and bugs and video games. I remember when he told me he had a half-pipe to skate in his driveway. I’d imagined a real concrete structure, not a plastic ramp just strong enough to support our 6 year-old weights as we nervously rolled down and slipped before we could start to move back up again. And I remember catching frogs with our hands, me Conor and his dad Alex, in the stream of Old Mine Park. Conor kept picking up crayfish in ways that left him vulnerable to getting pinched. It made us all laugh. And I remember Conor getting a little jealous that I got to go home with a frog that Alex had caught. “Shouldn’t I get to have it? Because you’re my dad?” I remember sitting nervously with Conor and Jack while my parents took my sister to the hospital after the family dog bit her in the face in an attempt to eat her sandwich. I remember being impressed by Dee, who spoke frankly and colorfully and kindly, and who ended up adopting one of our chickens into her flock, the last survivor of a fox attack. Conor and I flipped over the rocks in his backyard, which in my memory is like a mountain, and dared each other to touch centipedes and crickets and snakes. We rode our bikes for hours and ended up on streets that I’ve never seen since, and I’m sure don’t really exist as I remember them.
I am so sorry. Conor was a bright kid, full of energy and stubbornness and humor, and I’ll always remember him that way, screaming with laughter and flinging crayfish from his hand into the summer air.
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Rita Menezes posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
About who left
When we observe, from the beach, a sailboat moving away from the coast, sailing out to the sea, driven by the morning breeze, we are faced with a spectacle of rare beauty.
The boat, driven by the force of the winds, going in the blue sea appears smaller and smaller to us.
It doesn't take long and we can only contemplate a small white dot on the remote horizon line, where the sea and the sky meet.
Anyone who watches the sailboat disappear over the horizon will certainly exclaim: It's gone.
Will it be gone? Evaporated?
No, certainly. We just lost sight of him.
The boat remains the same size and with the same capacity as it had when it was close to us.
It continues to be as capable as before of taking and received cargo to the port of destination.
The sailboat didn't evaporate, we just can't see it anymore. But it remains the same.
And perhaps, at the exact moment someone says: It's gone, there will be other voices, beyond, saying: Here comes the sailboat.
This is what death is like.
When the sailboat leaves, carrying the precious cargo of a love that was dear to us and we see it disappearing on the line that separates the visible from the invisible we say: It's gone.
Will it be gone? Evaporated?
No, certainly. We just lost sight of him.
The being we love remains the same. His mental capacity was not lost. His achievements remain intact, in the same way as when he was by our side.
He maintains the same affection he had for us. Nothing is lost except the physical body that you no longer need on the other side.
And that's how, at the same moment we say: It's already gone, in the Beyond, someone else will happily say: It's already coming.
He arrived at his destination taking with him the acquisitions made during his earthly journey.
Life never interrupts itself or offers spectacular changes, because nature does not make leaps.
Each person carries their load of vices and virtues, of affections and disaffections, until they decide to get rid of what they deem unnecessary.
Life is made of departures and arrivals. Comings and goings.
Thus, what for some seems to be the departure, for others it is the arrival.
One day we leave the spiritual world towards the physical world; in another, we leave from here to the spiritual, in a constant coming and going, like travelers to immortality, which all of us are indeed.
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Rita Menezes posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
God bless all of you and give you strength to navigate through this infinite pain of loss. My deepest and sincere condolences
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VALERIE ITAH lit a candle
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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Ana Andrews lit a candle
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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Sending my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies. Conor was so special to me as my student. He was sweet and sensitive and always respectful, especially when I would see him outside of school. I will always remember his genuine smile, his kind eyes, and his hugs.
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Vesna & Larry posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Larry & I recall Conor effortlessly navigating his skateboard while beaming his beautiful, charming smile. May this beautiful soul receive much peace & love in Heaven. We send our prayers & love to his beautiful family - Dee, Alex, Jack & Leah, and to extended family. May God fill you all with growing strength, comfort & healing of heart. There just aren’t the words to say. We pray your family receive from God all the graces you need. Sending prayers for Conor. Conor, rest in peace & love
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Lorraine Cahill lit a candle
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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Sympathies to Deirdre, Alex, Jack & Leah and the extended Hayes & Poholek families on your heartbreaking loss. May Conor rest in peace. Sending you love and prayers xx
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Rachel kapteina posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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Conor was an amazing kid with so many talents and a big heart. He was a great friend to all and I will never forget the memories I got to make with him during high school together. His smile was contagious and his laugh made everyone else happy and that’s how I will remember him by. An amazing person.
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Ryan Arther posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember him as a little boy living across the street from me when I was younger and he would happily play on the tire swing. He brought many people joy and that's how he'll be remembered.
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Lee Farin posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Barbara and I are so heartbroken over Conor’s passing. My deepest condolences to Dee, Alex, Jack and Leah. I was looking through the pictures of Conor and Jude when they were little and it brought up so many memories. From the infant days when Barbara would babysit them (never forget that pic on the blanket), to nursery school, baseball, birthday parties and so much more. We will never let his memory fade. I’m truly sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all!
Lee & Barbara Farin
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Cathy O’regan liston lit a candle
Sunday, January 21, 2024
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Triona O Dwyer posted a condolence
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Rip Conor, sincere condolences Dee to you and your family at this devastating time. Xx
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Deb Bardinelli lit a candle
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Eric Rossi uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Bridget Valentino posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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My dearest Conor, you have always held a special place in my heart. John and I treated you like a son. It's been a joy to have so many wonderful memories spent with you.. countless sleepovers, with Dante, snowboarding, trips to lake compounce. You are now our guardian angel. Your beautiful smile and tight hugs will be missed. May you rest in peace.
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Beverly Dean lit a candle
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Dear Dee, Alex and family,
We are so deeply saddened and heartbroken for you. We have so many fond memories of visits with Conor at The Valentinos home during his younger years. He was always smiling, thoughtful and full of energy. We will always remember the way he was like a grandchild to my grandma Lil. She also treasured his visits and loving nature. Sending our love and prayers. The Deans (Beverly, Kirk, Dylan and Trevor)
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Maura mullane lit a candle
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Deepest sympathy Deirdre and Alex and family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Maura, Willie, Taylor Owen and Rachel ( Tinahely Wicklow)
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Sarah Flynn posted a condolence
Saturday, January 20, 2024
I remember the joy and fun he brought to the house when he was small my kids loved running around after him he was a sweetheart love you Conor❤️
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Jacqueline Sheehan posted a condolence
Saturday, January 20, 2024
May your beautiful son Conor Rest in Peace sending hugs and love to you Dee and your family my heart aches for ye there are no words
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Mary Dundon posted a condolence
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Sending love & more love to all the family at this sad & heartbreaking time, I don't have the words to convey how devastated I am for you all. May Conor rest in eternal heavenly peace x x
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SAe08 lit a candle
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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We know how incredible your relationship was with Conor and we are beyond saddened knowing that he has passed away. We are here for you during this time and want to express our deepest condolence for your loss. Helen and Benny Exias
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David Jordan lit a candle
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. From, The Jordan's.
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The family of Conor J. Poholek uploaded a photo
Saturday, January 20, 2024
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