Priscilla J. Pantoja

Priscilla J. (Brisbois) Pantoja, 61, of Oakwood La., Columbia, wife of Baldon J. Pantoja, died Friday morning, April 9, 2004 at her home. She was born July 6, 1942 in Willimantic the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Crosthwaite) Brisbois. In 1997, she retired as the head clerk from Connecticut State Police Troop K in Colchester where she had been employed for 37 years. She and her sister Reta, opened the Video City Rental in Willimantic in 1992. Priscilla devoted much of her time to many worthy causes. She was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed. In addition to her husband she is survived by 2 sisters; Peggy Kozin of Columbia and Reta Reynolds and her husband John of Columbia, several nieces and nephews including; Gary Reynolds and his wife Debbie, Stephen Reynolds, Karin Kozin and Kathy Devivo and her husband Tom, and great nieces and nephews; Amy, Danielle, Justin and Kimberly Reynolds and Amanda and Ben Devivo. She is also survived by numerous good friends. She was predeceased by a sister Barbara Hiltz and a niece Kandy Scully. Her family will receive friends at the Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00pm. Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00am at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Duvall officiating. Burial will follow in the New Willimantic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorial donations to the Covenant Soup Kitchen, 220 Valley St. Willimantic, Ct. 06226 or to WAIM, 866 Main St. Willimantic,Ct. 06226. Please visit at www.potterfh.com for online memorial guestbook.