Grace Tirozzi Swanchak, 81, a longtime resident of East Haven and Marco Island, Florida passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021 at the Naples Community Hospital, Naples, FL. Grace was born in New Haven on September 12, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Salvatore Tirozzi and Anna Curcio Tirozzi. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s degree and her 6th year degree in education from Southern Connecticut State University and was a Professor of Special Education at SCSU for many years. She also had worked as a counsellor for HART United, Inc. of Hamden, and was a part-time travel and real estate agent. Grace was an active member for many years at the Marco Lutheran Church, Marco Island, FL where she made many loving and caring friends whom she considered to be family. Grace was an active volunteer for the CT Special Olympics, enjoyed the beach, swimming and fishing. Sister-in-law of Frank W. Hubbell, Jr. Aunt of Debra Seaquist and Frank W. Hubbell III. Great-Aunt of Nicole Pavis (Jason) and Deanna Seaquist. Great-Great Aunt of Jason, Scott and Courtney Pavis, Davion Smith, Adalynn Lewis. Predeceased by her sister Frances “Babe” Hubbell, a brother Nicholas Tirozzi, a great niece Kristen Seaquist and a great-nephew David Seaquist, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Wednesday, March 10th at 12 Noon to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. (Masks and social distancing always required for all services). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marco Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145 or HART United Inc., 69 E. Gate Lane, Hamden, CT 06514.
Life is so unfair at times, I can’t believe that your gone.. I pray that you are now at peace and reunited with the rest of the family! Forever thankful for the time we just shared together with you and my kids, you will be missed truly..
My family and I are so grateful that we had the opportunity to know and love you. We are saying goodbye way too soon. Rest In Peace. You will truly be missed. Heaven has gained another angel for sure. ❤️
I am still in such disbelief over Grace passing. We were just about to make up the time we lost this past year. I will always remember the many hours we spent on our walks. I will miss her so much and am saddened that we did not say goodbye. There were so many more luncheons to be had, walks to be made, phone calls to make, hugs to give Grace was such a kind person to all who knew her and the many she helped with her charity. Grace, you are already missed and will always be loved. Pam Nadeau
Thank you for sharing your life with Walter and his family these last few years…thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness to Melissa, Terence, Logan & Camden…you left way too soon but left many grateful people for your presence…RIP
So sorry to see this Obit of my long time dear friend Grace. I lived right down the street on Cosey Beach Avenue in East Haven CT. We loved get together, Fishing, Taking the Train into NY City to see the plays. I was in the Army at the time and she loved calling me The General. I Retired in 1988 and moved to FL and later Grace and best Friend Jinny moved to Marco Island, FL. We kept in touch as much as possible. I still will have all the great memories of Grace and her Family. She will be dearly missed. RIP my sweet caring Friend.