Eleanor "Ellie" (Sampeck) Sullo, born February 29,1936 in Hartford, daughter of the late Edward Sampeck and Frances (Judyki) Sampeck of Wethersfield, beloved wife of Joseph Sullo of Colchester , formerly of Newington, died peacefully at St. Francis Hospital on February 6, 2015. Eleanor’s faith in God was the core of who she was. A marriage of 60 years to her devoted husband Joseph was an inspiration to many. She was a women of many talents. Her passions included: family, friends, writing, gardening and traveling. An accomplished author she published ten books. She would nurture garden seedlings with the same tenderness she showed her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Traveling to England, France, Italy and many other places provided many fond memories. She created a welcoming home filled with spirited conversation, gourmet food and acceptance of everyone. Ellie was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy, Hartford, she received a BA in English Literature from CCSU and a Masters Degree in Pastoral counseling from St. Joseph College which led to her being a pastoral Associate of St. Matthew in Tolland and St. Patrick in East Hampton. She was predeceased by her son Donald Sullo. Ellie is survived by her son Christopher Sullo and wife Elizabeth of Colchester, her daughter Lynore Williams and husband David of Colchester; her grandchildren Valerie Sullo and husband Ahmed, Michael Sullo, Peter Sullo, Lauren Williams, Matthew Williams and wife Keliy, Jason Williams and wife Molly, Erin Williams and husband Ben; great grandchildren: Madeleine, Simon, Finnian and Djuna and her sisters Kathy Sampeck and Carolyn Sampeck plus numerous friends and family. Calling hours will be Wednesday, (February 11) , from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Sheehan- Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday,( February 12), 10:00 AM at St Patrick- St Anthony Church, 285 Church Street Hartford. Interment will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Donations may be made to the Franciscan Center for Urban Development, 285 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care and compassion Eleanor received from Thomas Freund MD, Richard Soucier MD, Joseph Dellorfano MD, PA’s, APRN’s, RN’s, CNA’s and other staff members who cared for her at the Congestive Heart Failure Unit of St Francis Hospital.