Obituary: Maritza (Irizarry) Bookless, 64, of Naugatuck

Obituary courtesy of Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home

Maritza (Irizarry) Bookless

1956 - 2021

Naugatuck, CT - Maritza (Irizarry) Bookless, 64, wife of John Bookless, died
peacefully on August 1, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Maritza was born September 26, 1956 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico a daughter of the
late Felix and Josefa (DeJesus) Irizarry. Maritza lived in Naugatuck most of her life
and she worked for many years as a certified nurse’s aide.

She loved spending time with family especially her grandkids. She enjoyed
watching her favorite football team “Giants” even though they're not the greatest.
She loved listening to Spanish music. She was a kind hearted person who would
help anybody even if it was a stranger. She will be dearly missed by many.

In addition to John, her husband of 45 years, Maritza is survived by her daughter
and son in law, Iris and Jason Smith; her son and daughter in law, John Bookless, Jr.
and Kelly Bookless; her grandchildren, Tiffany, Justin and Tyler; her brother and
sister in law, Nelson and Roberta Irizarry; her sisters, Gina Irizarry and Minerva
Colon, her sister and brother in law, Miriam and Fernando Lugo and many nieces,
nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Maritza was predeceased by her
brothers, Felix Irizarry, Isaias Irizarry and Ruben Irizarry and her sisters, Carmen
Garcia and Olga Iris Irizarry.

Calling hours will be Friday from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. Everyone attending is required to wear a facial covering and to adhere to social distancing guidelines. In lieu of flowers and to
honor Maritza’s memory, donations are requested to the American Liver
Foundation, 127 Washington Avenue, # 9, North Haven, CT 06473.