Goldie Motto Moisio Krausse

KRAUSSE Goldie Matto Moisio Krausse, age 88, of Bridgeport, and formerly of Fairfield and Redding, passed away in her home on December 15, 2011. Goldie will be lovingly remembered by her family including four children, Alan Moisio, and his wife, Eleanor, of Southbury, Larry Moisio, and his wife, Patricia, of Redding, Karen Nebiolo, and her husband, Tony, of Bristol, Linda Moisio-Pastor, and her husband, Bob, of Clayton, CA; eight grandchildren, Michael Rogers, Carrie Murphy, Alan Moisio, Rudy Mobilio, Patrick Mobilio, Diana Kiyonaga, David Nebiolo, Melissa Pastor; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Matto, Elizabeth Matto, both of Fairfield; several nieces and nephews, including Donna Gail Reach. In addition to her devoted husband, Fred Krausse, she was predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Julia Bodi Matto; her siblings, Alexander, William, Stephen, Emil, and Grace Matto. Born in Fayette County, PA, Goldie moved with her family to Bridgeport in 1937, and had been a resident of Fairfield and Redding for most of her life. She was a retired executive secretary for Stauffer Chemicals in Westport. A woman of faith, Goldie was an active member of United Church of Christ, Bridgeport, and enjoyed her involvement with fellow members with the Bessemer Seniors, and other church activities. Dancing at socials, playing cards with friends, watching Jeopardy alongside family, singing, and strolls around St. Mary's by the Sea were all among Goldie's favorite past times. To her family and neighbors delight, Goldie was a talented baker and cook. She took great pleasure in sharing her many delicious culinary creations with those she cared for. Memories of her warmth and kind heartedness will be cherished by Goldie's family and all those she touched during her lifetime. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6pm in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. Her funeral service will take place on Monday 915am in the funeral home, and 10am in United Church of Christ, with Reverend John Olson officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be directed to: United Church of Christ, 963 Laurel Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. To order flowers, travel directions, or to sign her guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com