Photo courtesy of Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Apr 27, 1926 – Jul 22, 2025 (Age 99)
Ethel (Vounatso) Nowacki, 99, wife of the late Henry "Hank" Nowacki, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Avery Heights. She was born in Hartford, CT on April 27, 1926, to the late Stratis and Evanthia "Mary" (Tyropolis) Vounatso. Ethel was a member of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hartford, CT and was a resident of Hartford all her life. She worked at the Travelers Insurance Company. Ethel was a member of the Senior Center at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church and the South End Senior Center. After moving to Avery Heights, she participated in all of the activities with bingo and word games being her favorites.
Ethel is survived by her loving daughter, Leslie N. Traver and her husband Adams of Gales Ferry. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry C. Nowacki; brothers John Vounatso and Dr. William Vaun; sisters Marcey Antonaksis, Katherine Maliszewski, Irene Turek and Angeline Cofer, along with several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and niece. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Sally Vaun and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the entire Avery Heights community for their care and compassion.
A funeral service for Ethel will be held Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11am at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, CT. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Monday from 10am to 11am. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ethel’s memory may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT has charge of arrangements. To share a memory of Ethel, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com
Read MoreTo Leslie and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember seeing her when my late Mom (Daisy) was a resident at Avery Heights. Your Mom was so cute and friendly! They would always speak to each other in passing. Now, they will see each other in the next life. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Victoria Fennell
Victoria Fennell
August 05, 2025 | Other
Ethel was always so kind to me, and always leaving me cookies. She was a beautiful lady. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Elizabeth
July 31, 2025 | Hartford, CT | Acquaintance
Leslie, my sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother. Ethel was truly one of our "Avery sweethearts" and we surely are better people for having known her. Her kindness will be remembered always.
Roseanne Holland
July 30, 2025
We were so sorry to hear of Ethel’s passing. She was a good friend to my mother, Helen Hawkins at Avery Heights. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dave and Lynne Hawkins
July 27, 2025 | Acquaintance
So very sorry to hear of Ethel's passing. She did love Word Games! My condolences to Leslie and her entire family.
Theresa Guerin
July 27, 2025 | BRISTOL, CT | Friend
I assisted my mother, Norma, with word games at The Heights and Ethel was always present and an excellent word contributor! Whenever I saw Ethel she wore a smile and I enjoyed chatting with her. She was a gem. My condolences to her family.
Susan Moskey Giaccotto
July 27, 2025 | Other
Rest in Peace Ethel
Dave Fairman
July 26, 2025 | Other
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield
July 26, 2025 | Wethersfield, CT
Leslie, My sincere condolences, may her memory be eternal
Paula B.DeTuccio
July 24, 2025 | Friend
