Obituary: Florence F. (Fitzgerald) Sysak

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OXFORD — Florence F. (Fitzgerald) Sysak, 88, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. She was widow of Peter Sysak.

Mrs. Sysak was born in Derby, on May 6, 1926, daughter of the late John Joseph and Mary (Neidocett) Fitzgerald. A longtime Oxford resident, she retired from Southern Bell Phone Co. after more than 30 years of service. Living on the Housatonic River, she enjoyed watching the local crew teams practice and the beautiful sunsets. Florence was a very spiritual person, watching Mass every day. She loved reading and crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Sysak is survived by several nieces and nephews, including her godson, John J. Fitzgerald of Naugatuck and Jeanne Morgan of Ulster Park, N.Y.

Funeral services will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck, is assisting the family with arrangements.

To send an online condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.