Cheshire Obituaries: Dana Mary Laudati, 43

Dana Mary Laudati, 43, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at The Masonic Health Care Center in Wallingford. She was the loving daughter of Ed and Kathy (Cronan) Laudati.

She was born Nov. 11, 1970. She was an inspiration to all around her; she was a generous, unselfish, beautiful person. She enjoyed reading, family, traveling and everything about life. Her smile and humor lit up a room. She is with the angels in heaven.

Dana was a graduate of Pace University, cum laude, where she received her bachelor's degree in psychology, and was a member of the Gold Key Honors Club and Psychology Honors Club.

She worked with the Board of Parole for 18 years, served in the Mental Health Unit as victim service coordinator and member of CONNSACS.

Besides her parents, Dana is survived by her uncle David and her aunt Judy Laudati, of Seymour; two aunts, Pat and her husband Dick Dionne, of Errol, N.H. and Chris and her husband Mike Aubrie, of Southbury; her cousins, Aaron and his wife Jill Laudati of Woodbury, and their children Shay, Michael and goddaughter Sophie, Adam and his wife Jill Laudati of Wallingford, and their children Xavier and Zander, Jennifer and her husband Joe Campos and their children Taylor and Dana's godson Michael, John and his wife Alex Cronan and their children Nathan and Jacob, Joey and his wife Laura Cronan and their children Emily and Allie, and cousins Kathy, Lori, Joann, Gregg, Christopher, Patty-Jo, Jonathan, Sarah and Daniel; also the Gaudet family, Katie and Lizzie.

Many thanks for their support and love Dave, Judy, MaryEllen and Jason.

Dana's funeral will be held 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 from The Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St., 06410 and proceed to St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire 06410 for a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friends are asked to meet directly at church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

To view these arrangements online, send a condolence, or light a memorial candle, please visit www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.