Obituary: Loretta A. Withington, 52, of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT - (From Wallingford Funeral Home) Loretta A. Withington, 52, of Wallingford, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in New Haven, April 29, 1968, a daughter of the late Thomas and Rita (Hughes) Withington.

She is survived by her siblings, John Withington and his wife Barbara, Cathy Withington, Thomas Withington, Margaret Withington, Rita Bova and her husband Pete, and Doris Withington and York Jackson; her nieces and nephews, Dorri Mendes and her husband Jose, Jaclyn Withington, Tory Withington, Tammy Sherwood, J.P. Withington, Tommy Withington and Peter Bova; her grandnieces and grandnephews, Rosalyn Mendes, Concetta Withington, Ryann Stewart and Samuel Mendes; and her beloved friends who she loved to spend time with, Rita Dejoy and Donna Giulietti.

Loretta was a huge Red Sox fan. Her favorite things to do were to go out to eat and go to the movies. Loretta loved her cats, Bruin and Tessie.

Her family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the team from Masonicare who provided her excellent care, especially her home health aides, Patty and Theresa; her nurses, Nancy and Don; her Chaplain, Denise, who offered spiritual guidance through her end of life journey; and lastly, Michelle for getting her all of the Red Sox memorabilia.

Her family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, Nov. 19th from 5 to 7 pm in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext. (COVID precautions will be followed and masks required).

Interment will be private in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to Masonicare Homecare and Hospice Care, 97 Barnes Rd., Suite 4, Wallingford, CT 06492.