Srikanthi “Nita” Dissanayake, 66, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford under the loving care of her family and friends.
Nita was born on April 13, 1952 in Mahakohuwa, Dandugama, Sri Lanka. She was the daughter of late Peter and Juthina (Fernando) Perera of Sri Lanka.
Nita worked as a CNA at Arden House in Hamden, CT for over 40 years, with a wonderful group of colleagues and friends. Her natural gift was always caring for others by being a mentor to many and sharing the wisdom and experience that she gained over the years. She was very conscientious in treating her patients with dignity, respect, and true compassion.
Nita enjoyed life to the fullest: she was a gracious, vivacious, and enthusiastic woman who loved people. Cooking was her passion and she enjoyed preparing many of her signature dishes for all her family and friends to enjoy.
Nita will always be remembered as a social butterfly with a heart as big as her personality. Her infectious smile and laughter filled every room she entered.
Left to cherish the memory of Nita are her beloved husband Henry, her daughter Maya, and her son Ranil.
Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 11 AM – 3 PM at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven. Pansakoola a Buddhist ceremony will be held at 3 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CTBV (Connecticut Buddhist Vihara).
We are sorry for your loss. We feel blessed to have been part of Nita’s love. Truly a beautiful woman and we love her.
My heart goes out to you and your family. I will always remember the kind, giving, and loving person that she was. Her smile and laugh were contagious. Blessings and peace to you all.
We are very sorry to hear the sad news and the loss of such a dear friend. May she attains the supreme bliss of Nibbana. May God Bless you all.
To the family of Nita Srikanthi
I would like to extend my condolence on your loss,Jehovah God promises us all in the bible at Revelation 21:3,4
That he will wipe out every tear from our eyes,and death will be no more,neither mourning nor out cry nor pain be anymore the former things will pass away. Please find comfort in these words..
Deeply sorry to hear about Neeta Aunty. My sincere condolences.
My condolences to all of you—I had the pleasure of working with Nita for the last 40 years. We shared my laughs & I will always remember her smile. I am glad she is finally at peace
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.