Ilene (May) Van Emburgh Obituary
The family of Ilene (May) Van Emburgh in Broad Brook, Connecticut announces her passing on August 24, 2026. Ilene, born on June 11, 1927, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ilene (May) Van Emburgh to show support.
She was predeceased by: her granddaughter Christine Parlato. She is survived by: her parents, Frank May and Katherine May (Bulsiewicz); her husband Donald Stephen Van Emburgh; her children, Karen Parlato, Donald Van Emburgh, Jr. (Susan Tempe), Linda Bafumi (Victor) and Gale Rita (Barry); her grandchildren, Ashley La Perriere (Stephanie), Katrina (Bafumi), Brien (Tim), Daniel Van Emburgh (Jackie), Ginelle Rita (Erik), Stephen Bafumi, Joshua Rita (Alicia), Rianna Van Emburgh (Gus), David Bafumi (Xiaoling), Andrew Parlato (Kyle), Jennifer Rita (Phelan), Michelle Codianna (Lou), Dana Peters (Tony) and Daniel Parlato (Amanda); and her caregiver Heather Yoerin. She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and one nephew, her neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ilene's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or at https://www.stjude.org.
