Eileen Kosarko-Altieri
Eileen Kosarko-Altieri, age 74, of Bridgeport, widow of Louis J. Altieri, passed away on June 1, 2022 at home. She was a graduate of Harding High School. An extremely dedicated worker, Eileen excelled in everything she set her mind to. Eileen recently retired from Kitchen Brains of Stratford, Connecticut.
Eileen enjoyed visits to Captain's Cove, Bridgeport Bluefish baseball games, the Stratford Sea Wall, The Mark Twain House & Museum, Boston, MA, and antiquing. She also loved bird watching, history, art, musicals, holiday decorating, listening to music (all kinds), and gardening (Eileen took great pride in her daffodils, tulips, and sunflowers). Most of all, spending time with her family, friends, and pets was very important to her. She will be fondly remembered by all for her kind heart, generosity, and willingness to help others.
Those that knew Eileen, know that she had an inner strength and spiritual light about her. Through her actions, she showed resilience, perseverance, and compassion. It is not a coincidence that her name means "Light Bearer;" she shared her light with all and for that we are eternally grateful.
Eileen will be sadly missed by her daughter, Melissa E. (Altieri) Lutinski, and son-in-law, Robert of West Haven; one sister, Sister Dorothy Mary Kosarko of Bridgeport; three brothers, Steven J. Kosarko and his wife, Shirley of Milford, Ronald P. Kosarko and his wife, Dolly, of Trumbull, and Thomas J. Kosarko of Vermont. She was predeceased by her parents, John (Jr.) and Dorothy (Kulhawik) Kosarko, niece Dawn Kosarko, nephew Paul Ostrosky, Patricia Kosarko (wife of Thomas Kosarko) and "Moochie," her faithful cat.
A memorial mass will be held at St. James Church, 2070 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 on Wednesday, June 29th at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend.
To express condolences online, visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com or to view additional tributes for Eileen https://my.gather.app/remember/eileen-altieri
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Audubon Society of Connecticut, the Stratford Cat Project, or the Mark Twain House & Museum. Donation information can be found at www.ctaudubon.org, stratfordcatproject.org, and marktwainhouse.org

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2022.

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Nancy Della Donna

June 29, 2022

My deepest sympathy to your and your family. I worked with Eileen at Kitchen Brains for 5 years. She was a kind and lovely woman. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Elise Thomson

June 26, 2022

My Sympathies go out to you Melissa and your family.
I worked with Eileen side by side for the last 5 and 1/2 years at Kitchen Brains before she retired. She was a wonderful, smart, and caring woman. She took me under her wing when my Mom passed away 2 years ago with her words of wisdom and spiritual guidance. I will remember our conversations about Elvis, '59 Cadillacs, and acting out skits from the Carol Burnett show. She was a true inspiration, may God bless her and may she rest in peace.

Maryellen bottillo

June 25, 2022

Sister Dorothy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lynn Woodhall

June 25, 2022

Dear Melissa and Family,

I was very saddened to hear of Eileen's passing. I worked with Eileen for three years at Kitchen Brains and always enjoyed our conversations. She was lovely and kind and I will miss her.

My condolences are with you,

Lynn Woodhall

Jerry Debrosky

June 25, 2022

Melissa so sorry to hear about your mother. i have known her since high school, lots of fond memories. i still have that picture of her at my mothers house when she took me to the limo to go back to Nam. The Lord will look after her now!

Melissa Lutinski

June 24, 2022

Thank you Mom for sharing your light with all of us. I love you...you will be missed.

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