Clorinda DeVito Dzikas, 61, of Bethany, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Wife of Michael R. Dzikas. Clorinda was born in New Haven on April 8, 1951; daughter of the late Frank D. and Clara Teti DeVito; had worked as a Teacher’s Assistant at Beecher Road School for twenty-seven years; loved to dance and was a former dancing instructor; had a love for animals especially cats. Mother of Patrolman Anthony “A.J.†Santagata North Haven PD and his wife Patricia of Woodbridge, and Michael Santagata of Newport Richey, FL. Sister of Anthony “Twan†DeVito of Woodbridge. Grandmother of Aidan and Lucas. Also survived by her cat “Gizmoâ€.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 10:15. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Center Rd., Woodbridge at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Northwest Cemetery, Woodbridge. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3-6.
Most of my childhood memories, included you. We were one big happy family back in the day. Everyone in the neighborhood looked out for one another. I called your mom and dad aunt and uncle. Life was good. I will miss you and your smile. You are in that corner of heaven, reserved for the chosen few, the flat rats. Save me a seat my friend and watch over us all until we meet again. love you
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Clorinda’s family. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We will always remember her smile and warm greeting whenever we saw her at school. She will truly be missed.
May you Rest In Peace . You are in our thoughts and prayers!!!
To the family of Clorinda Dzikas:
Sorry to hear about Clorinda’s passing. She will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
I will miss my friend Clor more than words could ever say. She was one of the kindest, gentlest souls I have ever known. Her love for life, her family, her friends, her cats and birds and nature was refreshing. I am so thankful for the many pots of coffee, great talks, and many laughs I have had with her over the years….she loved everyone and judged no one, no matter what. Her laugh was always refreshing and her smile brightened a room!
Cont…’d. Her love for the children she taught over the years was special. When a former student would come back to visit, she would beam with pride and never forgot a name! She was a very special person who was a great example to follow on how to live life. I will truly miss seeing her every day. She was the first person I saw in the morning and on the days we worked at extended day together, she was the last person I’d see before going home. I am truly blessed to have had her in my life
Cont…’d. I love you Clor…. im happy that you are with your parents now in peace…..xoxo… Until we meet again my friend…..
Clor was such a gentle person who loved children so much. She was a loving and nuturing teacher for the children in the program, So You’re Coming To Kindergarten and the children in the kindergarten Extended Day Program. The children and their families are sad over the lose of their teacher Clor. we love you Clor.
It was so nice getting to know you. You were a wonderful, kindhearted person, who’s smile lit up the room. I will miss having lunch with you and our talks about our cats. I know you are at peace now with your loved ones and are not in pain anymore. I’m so glad you got to meet your new Grandson Lucas. He is now your Guardian Angel along with Aiden. You will be saldly missed by everyones lives you touched.
RIP -Clorinda – We will miss you and your pretty smile each day.
All we could think of last time we saw you .
Are prayers with you always.
Whenever I walk the halls of BRS, I will feel the presence of your warmth and sweet smile…
Our sincerest sympathies to Clor’s family. She was a kind and caring woman who will be missed dearly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and always. -Carolyn Grant Leary & Caroline M. Leary
Clorinda .. My Dad and I were so upset when we heard of Clorinda’s passing . She was a wonderful person and a wonderful Mom and Grandma and a great neighbor also . Our deepest symphony goes out to Mike , AJ , Twan and her entire family . She is with her Mom and Dad and the Angels in Heaven now , God Bless you Clorinda .
michael, twan, mike, aj and family….i’m so very very sorry for your loss. you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. i’ve only ever heard wonderful stories about clorinda and her kindness and compassion. hold on to your memories they will help you through this….rest in sweet gentle peace clorinda…..
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with Clor’s whole family. We will miss seeing her every morning at school drop off and her wonderful warm smile. We will miss you very much! She will now be Aidan & Lucas’s Guardian angel. xoxoxoxo
May you rest in peace Clorinda, we will miss you! You will always be in our thoughts and Prayers.
Condolences from the Fortuna Family to the Santagata men.
Very sorry for your loss.
Dear Twan & Family ,
I was saddened to hear about Clorinda’s passing. Please know she was so lovely and gentle. I worked with Clor & Twan at Beecher many years ago and have many fond memories of her. Thanks to Clorinda’s recipe, I make a better lentil soup and will continue to remember every time I make it.Please accept my deepest condolences .
I was absolutely stunned when I heard this news. We send our deepest condolences, prayers, heartfelt sympathies and calming life breaths to Clorinda’s whole family and especially to her husband, Mickey.
We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a gentle and kind person. We will miss seeing her at mass.
Our family sends deepest sympathy to yours. Clorinda was a bright warm light at BRS, and she will be missed so much.
I am so sorry that you are gone! BRS will miss you more than you would have ever known. My children, especially Ally are better for having you in their lives. RIP and bless you and your entire family.
As a former Beecher family, Clorinda made our world a little bit nicer every day.She always had a bright smile and kind word for each of us and will be remembered with great fondness. Deepest sympathy to your family.