1938 – 2015
AUBURN — Anne Y. O’Connell, 77, a resident of Ridge Road, Wales, and formerly of Ansonia, Conn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Hospice House in Auburn.
She was born in Ansonia, Conn., on Feb. 3, 1938, the daughter of Stephen Yezik and Anna Simon Yezik. Anne attended school in Ansonia, Conn. On Jan. 23, 1955, in Derby, Conn., Anne and Tom O’Connell Sr. were married. Anne was a wonderful mom and homemaker. She enjoyed reading and cooking.
She is survived by her husband, Tom, of Wales; a daughter, Kathy O’Connell of Wales; a son, Tom O’Connell Jr. of Wales; a sister, Sandra Scaperotta of Trumbull, Conn.; a brother, Andrew Yezik of Ansonia, Conn.; and four grandchildren.
She was predeceased by three sisters, Mary Covell, Stella Lott and Helen Evon; and two brothers, Steve Lott and George Yezik.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.finleyfuneralhome.com.
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