Obituary: Marlene (Golias) Duda, 64, of Stratford

Pistey Funeral Home

Marlene (Golias) Duda, 64, of Stratford, beloved wife of William H. Duda, died on Friday, February 17, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Duda was born in Bridgeport to Anna and Joseph Golias. She was a graduate of Saints Cyril and Methodius School and Bunnell High School, Class of 1970.

Marlene had worked as an executive secretary and General Electric corporate headquarters and Textron-Lycoming. Marlene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandsons were the sunshine of her life. Marlene loved flowers, butterflies and angels. She enjoyed watching horror movies, much to her husband's chagrin.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her loving daughter, Rebecca Johnson and her husband, David, of Meriden; two cherished grandsons, Ryan and Evan; one brother, John Golias and his wife, Brenda, of FL; her mother-in-law, Lillian Duda, of Stratford; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her beloved grandson, Sean William Johnson.

Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford and at 10:30 am at Holy Name of Jesus with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm.

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