Mary Teresa (Giaccherini) Kofsuske, 90, wife of the late Ernest V. Kofsuske, died on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015. She was born on July 17, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Olinto and Angeline (Pallini) Giaccherini. Mary graduated from Meriden High and was employed by the Meriden-Wallingford Hospital Auxiliary as the coffee shop manager. She then worked at Graeber’s Pharmacy until her retirement in 1993. Mary was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and took great pride in her family. She was an amazing cook who made sure you left her house beyond full. Mary loved the Yankees, visiting the casino, pups Bruno and Vito, and being a Nonna. Mary is survived by a son, Thomas, from Meriden, and a daughter-in-law Anna (Fazzio) Kofsuske, from Meriden. Her grandchildren; Peter Kofsuske and his fiance, Jaime Perry, of East Haven; Kevin Kofsuske and his wife, Jennifer, of Middletown; and Kristen Natlo and her husband, Rick, of Middletown. She is also survived by her great granddaughter, Riley, and her mother Tara Kofsuske. She has three great grandsons; Drew, Jacob, and Kameron Kofsuske. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews; including her special niece, Mary “Jackie” (Giaccherini) Hackbarth and her husband, Richard, who kept up with Mary’s signature wit. Mary shared many holidays and memories with the Fazzio family and had a special bond with Geraldine Fazzio. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Ernest; a sister, Edith; brothers, Nello and Alfred; and her beloved daughter, Marianne. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Avenue, Meriden. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.
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Mary Kofsuske
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