Mary Ann Strilkauskas

Waterbury-Mary Ann (Orsini) Strilkauskas, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Meridian Manor surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Ann was born on June 23, 1934 in Waterbury a daughter of the late Adeline and Anthony J. Orsini Sr. She was retired from Danbury Hospital where she worked as a Nurses Aide for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and babysitting.

She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Strilkauskas and her husband Nick Coppola of Waterbury, two sons, Mark Orsini of Southington and Scott Strilkauskas of Waterbury, her sister, Joan Paiva of Waterbury, two brothers, Anthony J. Orsini Jr. and his wife Margaret of Naugatuck, and Robert Orsini and his wife MaryLou of Prospect, one brother in law, Emery Strilkauskas and his wife Doris of Terryville, and one grandson, Matthew Coppola and also leaves several nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by Elise Work who was like a granddaughter to her.

The family would like to thank Meridian Manor and VNA Hospice of Waterbury for the loving care they gave Mary Ann during this difficult time.

A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Church, 67 Southmayd Rd, Waterbury. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours and the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect is in charge of arrangements.