Mary Ann Tessmer, 79, of Hamden, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at her home. Born in Meriden on December 31, 1932; daughter of the late Harold A. and Mary Blazusiak Tessmer. Mary had worked as a secretary for the SNET Co. for many years until her retirement; had served in the U.S. Air Force; was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Quilting Guild Patches of Time in St. Cloud, FL. Sister of John T. (Shirley) Tessmer of St. Cloud, FL, James P. (Judy) Tessmer of Wallingford and the late Thomas J. Tessmer. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews and a great-great niece & nephew.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church, North Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 5 to 7 pm.