Elizabeth “Liz” Festa Twohig, 63, of Shelton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 39 years to Brian H. Twohig. Liz was born in New Haven on April 12, 1955 and was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary Raiano Festa. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Western New England College and her Master degree from The Graduate Institute in Bethany. Liz had worked as a Research Chemist at Olin’s, then was a Chemistry Teacher for the Cheshire School System for many years and later was a STEM Teacher for the Westport School System. She was a creative and most excellent cook. Mother of Erin Brooks (Bram) and Jennifer Twohig (Mike Kapsimalis). Grandmother of Thea Brooks. Sister of John Festa (Teresa) and Linda Griglun (Michael). Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Saturday morning at 11:00. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Friday (TODAY) from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Girls Collaboration Project for STEM/ngcproject.org.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers Brian. – John Koz
Brian and Family,
My sincerest condolences at this extremely sad time. I was hoping and praying over the past several months that there would be a miracle for Liz’s healing. My wife went through a similar issue and fortunately she is a survivor. I wish there was something I could have done other than try to console and pray but it was not to be. May God Bless you all and keep you strong during this very trying period. Sincerely one of Brian’s engineering colleagues at Sikorsky.
I am so sorry to hear this Brian.
My condolences to you and your family.
I loved having Liz on our sailing trips, she was a fun and vivacious lady. Brian and family, may her spirit be like the wind that always fills your sails.
Brian,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, I cannot even begin to understand what you are going through right now, but I would like to offer my prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Keith Paul
(Sikorsky colleague)
Brian,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
Brian, My condolences. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Brian, I was so sorry to read about Liz passing. She was so helpful to me as i first transition from research to teaching hs chem.
Brian,
I am so saddened to learn of this result.
In time, I’m sure the great memories of smiles and laughter will help your family move forward. Peace.
Joe Adinolfi (Sikorsky co-worker)
Dear Brian , Erin and Jenny ,
We are so saddened to read this yesterday . I remember Liz and your lovely daughters from the St Lawrence days . She was always so sweet and had a smile one would never forget .
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you.
Fondly
Tony and Sally D’Souza
Dear Brian,
Jan and I were deeply shocked over just hearing the news about Liz. Liz was so kind and friendly over the 32 years as neighbors and was a true pleasure to have known. Our blessings for you and your family in this difficult time.
If there is anything you need please don’t hesitate to just walk right next door.
Your neighbors
Jan and Gorden
Right now, when your loss is so fresh, it may be difficult for you to imagine that this pain will ever go away. But in time the blessing of God’s unfailing love will soften the hurt you’re feeling and bring your heart the peace, comfort and hope that it needs to heal. How? Revelation 21:4 tells us that soon everything that causes us pain, including death, will be gone forever. We also have the hope of our loved ones being resurrected here on earth, as Acts 24:15 tells us. I do hope you find comfort in this. Please accept my sincere condolences.