Obituary: Dorothy Goodrich Hodas, 83, Of Cheshire

CHESHIRE, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): Dorothy (Goodrich) Hodas, “Dottie,” 83, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully Friday, September 9, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the loving wife of the late John (Jack) Hodas for 34 years.

Born October 23, 1938 in Meriden, CT, she was one of 15 children of the late Edward and Mary (Chapo) Goodrich of Wallingford.

She lived in Wallingford for 72 years, before moving to Cheshire in 2010.

After many years as a homemaker, raising her three girls and getting them started in school, she embarked on a 20+ year career as a parts inspector at Pratt and Whitney in North Haven.

Once retired, she enjoyed spending time with family. She also enjoyed meeting friends for breakfast, the occasional trip to the casino, and watching the Boston Red Sox. She loved to support her grandchildren and took great pleasure in attending their activities.

More than anything, Dorothy loved and cherished her family. In her own quiet manner, she bonded them together in a way that will live far beyond her time on this earth.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Cindy Hall (Jeff Hall) of Harbor Springs, MI and Sandra Smith (Nigel Smith) of Cheshire, CT; her beloved grandchildren; Amanda Turner, Joshua Turner, Lauren Fox-Hall, Jessica Hall, Lindsay Hall, Jason Smith, and Brooke Smith and great granddaughter Aaliyah Clark. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Mark Turner of Meriden; her sisters, Jean Stannard, Kathleen De Corso, and Mary Placanica, and her brothers, Mark Goodrich and Robert Goodrich; and many, many dear nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Turner; her sisters, Irene McMahon and Alice White; and her brothers, Edwin, Harold, Frank, John, Quentin, Richard and Roy Goodrich.

Her family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., on Monday, Sept. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Hungarian Community Club of Wallingford, 147 Ward St., Wallingford, CT 06492.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Wallingford Funeral Home here.