Dorothy Veronica Kroha (Loya), 89, Of Danbury: High School Secretary

Information and Photo Courtesy Green Funeral Home

DANBURY, CT — Dorothy Veronica Kroha (Loya), 89 of Danbury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Filosa Nursing Home in Danbury. She was the wife of the Late David G. Kroha.

Dot, as she was known to her family and friends, was born in Danbury, CT, and the daughter of the late Michael Loya and Veronica Falis Loya. She attended St. Peter’s Parochial School in Danbury and was a 1951 graduate from Danbury High School where she played basketball and softball.
Dot worked as a Secretary for Davis & Geck, in Danbury, and in 1975 she began a career with Danbury Public Schools as a secretary in the main office at Danbury High School. When computers were introduced, she was one of the first to accept and use them in the school system where she eventually became known as “Data Dot,” which led her to an administrative position with the school system until her retirement in September of 2000.

Even in her retirement, you would often find her surfing the internet or playing computer games. Dot’s artistic talents enabled her to leave her children with many cherished oil paintings as oil was her favorite medium to work with. Her favorite pastime was spending time singing to or playing with her 8 grandchildren whom she loved and adored.

Dot had a great devotion to the “Blessed Virgin Mary” and said many Rosaries, daily, for anyone in need. She also enjoyed going to Connecticut’s Casinos where she loved playing slots.

Dot will be deeply missed by her family and friends for her unconditional love, ready smile, and cheerful personality along with her profound sense of humor and wit. To know her was to love her.
Dot’s survivors include her 4 children: son, David and wife, Judy; daughter, Cynthia McArthur and husband, Joe; son, Ron and husband, Kevin Rose and late husband Shane Savage; son, Michael and companion, Renae Horn Her 8 grandchildren: Kristin McNulty and husband, Nick; David Kroha and wife, Myranda; Duncan McArthur and wife, Jaimie LaPine; Mel McArthur; Adriana Kroha; Paige Kroha; Victoria Kroha; Veronica Kroha; and 2 great-grandchildren: Jack McNulty and Lilah McArthur. Her three sisters: Barbara Dominakus and late husband, Joseph; Patricia Murphy and husband, William; Nancy Reidy and husband, Bernard; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews also survive. All of whom she loved.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dots “Filosa Family” who provided her with compassionate care, love, and kindness during a difficult time of her life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, CT. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Danbury.