James Mattioli, 6
In lieu of flowers, loved ones can donate to a memorial fund, the James R. Mattioli Memorial Fund c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470.
Olivia Engel, 6
Supporters have set up the Friends of the Engel Family Fund.
Emilie Parker, 6,
Friends and relatives have set up the Emilie Parker Memorial Fund.
Caroline Previdi, 6
Contributions in Caroline's memory may be made to "The Toy Chest", St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470.
Jessica Rekos, 6
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newtown Rotary Sandy Hook School Fund, PO Box 263, Newtown, CT 06482.
Benjamin Wheeler, 6
Donations can also be made to a fund established by the family. Send checks to the Benjamin Wheeler Fund, c/o Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470.
Anne Marie Murphy, 52
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