Lucy S. Gullesh

GULLESH Lucy S. Gullesh, age 86 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late John S. Gullesh Sr., passed away peacefully Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Gardner Heights Health Care Center in Shelton. She was born in Bridgeport on December 13, 1923 to the late Eugene and Concetta Perillo. Lucy was retired from (UTC) Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford where she worked in the paint shop, electrical wiring and blue print crib with 19 years of service. Survivors include, her loving children, John S. Gullesh Jr. and his domestic partner, Laura Kempton of Beacon Falls and Concetta (Connie) Berger of Shelton; her daughter in law, Judy Mallico of Huntington; nine grandchildren, John S. Gullesh III and his wife, Laura, Suzanne Gaither and her husband, Daniel, Christine Motasky and her husband, Craig, Chris Mallico, Cheri Paolini and her husband, Robert, Charles Mallico and his wife, Beth, Daniel Mallico and his wife, Becky, Dr. Eric Mallico and Lisa Coelho; 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Mallico, who was killed in World War II, her son, Charles D. Mallico, brother Anthony Perillo and sisters, Jean Coliaicomo and Rose Tacko. Lucy loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and dancing. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Gardner Heights for their dedication and compassion. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 9:45 a.m. at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main St., Stratford and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church with a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will be in St. Michael Mausoleum, Stratford. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday , October 14, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. in lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to, My Father's House, c/o St. James Church, 2110 Main St., Stratford, CT 06615.