Ruth Tartell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth Maria Tartell, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Donzdorf, Germany, to Ernst and Maria Hahn, and was a loving wife of Frank Patrick Tartell, Sr. They raised four children in Stamford, CT. Ruth loved gardening, music, walking with her dog Boo-Boo, nature, and the love of all animals. As a child Ruth spent a lot of time with her grandmother whom owned a farm with a small hardware store on the property, she loved all the farm animals. Her husband, children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter were the loves of her life. She adored her grandchildren, Heidi, Scottie, Francesca, and great granddaughter Genevieve, also her nieces and nephews. Ruth was a kind hearted, calm, had a great sense of humor, and known for her generosity. Her family meant the world to her. She will be deeply missed, but always in our hearts. Ruth is pre-deceased by husband Frank Patrick Tartell,Sr. Frank was very well known in Stamford Music Community, part owner of Tartell Music Center, and very well known for his Piano playing. There is a scholarship in his honor for Project Music for the City of Stamford. She is also is pre-deceased by her father, Ernst Hahn, her mother Maria Hahn, brother, Ginter Hahn,and aunts and uncles all from Germany, and by her beloved Dog, Boo Boo, who was always by her side. Ruth is survived by her four children; Patricia Coyne, and her husband Scott, Maureen Tartell-DeLeo, Frank Tartell, Jr., Cathy Kinsella, and Michael Tartell. Her 4 grandchildren, Heidi Tartell, Scottie Coyne, Francesca DeLeo, great granddaughter Genevieve, and her sister Alma Oelkuch. The family would like to give special thanks to Nadesh, whom was her caretaker. Interment will be held private

Ruth Tartell

April 18, 1934 - October 28, 2019