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Janet Discenza Obituary
March 25, 2025
Janet Margaret (Kartovsky) Discenza, 77, of Shelton, CT, died peacefully on March 25, at Connecticut Hospice, after a brief illness. Janet was born on February 18, 1948, in Bridgeport, CT. She lived in Stratford, Milford, Orange, and, most recently, Shelton.
Janet is survived by husband, Samuel Discenza, daughter, Kendra Discenza Davis, son-in-law, Steve Davis, and her grandchildren, Joshua Thornberg and Megan Thornberg. She is also survived by sister, Joyce Toigo, and her nieces, Stacey (Phil) Bianco and Amy (Ron) Tarini. She also leaves behind great-nieces, Jillian and Emma, and great-nephews, Carter and Kevin.
Janet was predeceased by her parents, Peter Kartovsky and Susan Krchnavy Kartovsky, and, most recently, her beloved cousin, Carl Stasiunas.
Janet selflessly donated her body to Yale Medical School.
Janet's family would like to thank the caregivers from Care Connection, most especially Jamie, who Janet lovingly referred to as "Star". The family would like to also thank the medical staff and volunteers from Connecticut Hospice.
The family asks that donations in Janet's name be made to Yale Medicine, Connecticut Hospice or Tunnels to Towers.
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Wendy Weir
March 22, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Daria Krchnavy
April 21, 2025
Janet not only hosted or attended parties, she WAS the party. Now the party is over. Miss you so much cousin.
Wendy A Weir
April 13, 2025
Janet was such fun to be with, laughing and enjoying whatever we were doing whether just 'catching up' on the telephone, playing golf or making tuna sandwiches for the beach. She was a great cook who introduced me to her family's delicious recipes. I will remember her as joyful, kind and caring but most of all, fun-loving. My sincere sympathies to Sam and Kendra and to all her family supporting her so lovingly to the end. Janet will truly be missed by all who knew her. Love and prayers
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Andrea Aldino
April 5, 2025
Jan and I were friends mostly in Jr High and then throughout high school we met at a girls get together before our 25th class reunion. I found out she lived so close and we just never connected again What a waste I'm so sorry that I didn't make the move.. My prayers are for you and your family. Andie
DOMINIC BEAZER
April 3, 2025
Janet and Jean, shopping buddy, were part of the Nordstrom family. It was my pleasure to accessorize them with David Yurman jewelry. I loved Janet´s reaction when I draped a nice necklace on her. I will always remember her grace and appreciation whenever shopping. Once I learned her birthday, I tried to remember sending a greeting. Rest in peace, my friend.
Nick Carter
April 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Marcie Wright
March 29, 2025
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May she and your family find peace
Victoriaanna
March 29, 2025
I worked with Janet for a few years back when she worked to organize a golf outing raising money for kids with Muscular Dystrophy. She normally had us in stitches with her antics and we gave as good as we got, discovering that was an excellent sport in the arena of practical jokes played on her. One time, I told her an important client was on the phone, having secretly velcroed the phone to the cradle. Listening to her curse like a sailor trying to release the phone and then realizing she was being pranked and then cursing up a storm is a treasured memory, which we shared back and forth often over the years. Including her sass, she was an incredibly supportive friend and I will miss her presence in the world. Sam and Kendra, even if I didn´t spend a lot of time with you, Janet´s stories made you feel like you were right there at work with us and I´m sorry she left you this soon. My wishes for fond memories replacing the grief happening sooner rather than later are for you.
Carol and Rick Offenbach
March 29, 2025
Oh, Sam. We were so sorry to read about Janet's passing. We so enjoyed the time we spent together. Sending our heartfelt condolences. Carol and Rick
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