December 20, 2020
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CHESHIRE – Sandra L. Brightman, 76, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at her home in Cheshire with her family by her side. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late Ronald F. Brightman, who was the absolute love of her life.
Mrs. Brightman was born Feb. 11, 1944, in Newark, N.J., daughter of the late Edmund and Rita (Normile) Pietrusewicz. Prior to her retirement, she held every position in the restaurant industry, from waitress to banquet manager, to owner.
Mrs. Brightman is survived by her beloved daughter, Deborah Ellis and her husband, Louis, of Middletown. She will also be greatly missed by her only grandchild, Alexus Rivera. She leaves three cousins, Billy Fretz and his wife, Helen, of Maine, Pat Normile and his wife, Annie, and Little Billy of Ohio. She was predeceased by her brother, Thomas Pietrusewicz. She leaves several step-grandchildren as well. In addition to her family, she leaves a very close circle of friends whom s