Louise Harris Moynihan

Louise Harris Moynihan
Louise Harris Moynihan of Litchfield passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 23, 2025 at Litchfield Woods in Torrington.
Louise was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 12, 1933, to Lillian Munn Harris and Howard N. Harris. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo T. Moynihan.
Louise is survived by her son Thomas K. Moynihan of Torrington and his partner Karen Spencer, her sister Patricia Nadeau of Ellington, grandchildren Nicholas Recchini (Amanda) of Southington, Eric Recchini of Ellenton, FL and two great-grandchildren, Lincoln and Leighton Recchini. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Louise was predeceased by her son Timothy J. Moynihan, siblings Estelle Parsons, Catherine Velky, Howard C. Harris, Adele Garby, and Irving A. Harris.
Louise grew up in Bridgeport and lived in Litchfield for 79 years, where she met her husband, Leo. After graduating from Litchfield High School, Louise worked at the former Litchfield Savings Society and the Litchfield Savings Bank (now Northwest Community Bank), until her retirement. She was a poll worker for many years in Litchfield.
Louise was a citizen of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation in Connecticut. She was a dedicated fan of UConn basketball (women's and men's) as well as the New York Yankees. Louise enjoyed years of vacations with her family in Westerly, Rhode Island.
A communicant of St. Anthony of Padua, now St. Louis de Montfort, Louise also expressed her faith by volunteering at the Lourdes Shrine for 30 years. Like her mother, she was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Louise loved animals, especially cardinals and dogs. Her love of cooking lives on in her much-requested recipes for blueberry buckle and "Johnny Marzetti" casserole.
The family would like to thank the staff of Waterbury Hospital and Havencare at Litchfield Woods for their compassionate care over the past weeks. Tom would like to express his appreciation to his cousins, Roberta Ceccarelli and Ruth G. Torres, for their support during this difficult time.
Friends and family may call on Sunday, September 28 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Thurston Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. On Monday, September 29, family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Louis de Montfort Church, 49 South Street, Litchfield for a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment at St. Anthony Cemetery immediately following service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Lourdes of Litchfield, 83 Montfort Road, Litchfield, CT 06759 to plant a tree in Louise's memory.
To send the family an online condolence, kindly visit www.thurstonrowefuneralhome.com