Marilyn V. Slifka

1939 - 2025

Marilyn V. Slifka
December 19, 1939 - July 20, 2025
Marilyn V. Slifka, 85, of Madison, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at The Connecticut Hospice.
Marilyn was born on December 19, 1939, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Milton Eugene and Bernice Eleanor (Hoyt) Vogt. Marilyn grew up in Fair Haven and attended Wilbur Cross High School, and graduated from Centenary University, formerly Centenary College for Women, in Hackettstown, New Jersey, class of 1959.
Marilyn settled in North Branford, Connecticut, in her early adult life with her beloved late husband Pasquale R. Young. She supported him while he attended Yale Law School and his many endeavors, including starting their family. Prior to becoming a mother, Marilyn worked as a secretary at the FBI New Haven field office. Marilyn also gave back to the community by participating in local politics and proudly served as the Registrar of Voters for North Branford for many years. During her tenure as Registrar, Marilyn formed many strong friendships, enjoyed socializing at cocktail parties, played card games, and planned many summer vacations to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and the Poconos.
Besides having many friendships, Marilyn was an active bowler and participated in many bowling leagues at the former Cherry Hill Lanes in Branford, Connecticut. She also enjoyed her yearly visits to see the US Open Tennis Championships in Flushing, New York, and was a fan of the New York Knicks.
Later in life she resided in Madison, Connecticut with her beloved second late husband, Stephen John Slifka. Marilyn enjoyed many summer cookouts at the Madison Surf Club and loved walking and playing with her prized dogs Fritzie, Conrad and Smoltzie. She frequently visited her local coffee spots and engaged in fun conversations, provided support and helpful advice to her friends, neighbors, and to all who confided in her. Marilyn was never far from chasing the latest sales at Macy's Department Store or TJ Maxx.
As Marilyn got older, she relished the simple joys of life, either having a slice of New Haven style pizza, eating a jelly donut stick, getting her hair styled, or going to the movies.
However, her utmost proudest achievement was being a forever loving and dedicated mother to her two daughters and a devoted grandmother to her granddaughter.
Marilyn is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Young (Paul) Criscuolo and Elizabeth Susan Young, her beloved granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth Criscuolo and her fiancé Connor Odell, all from North Branford, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her two younger brothers, Donald (Crystal) Vogt and Keith (Maureen) Vogt, both from Guilford, Connecticut.
The family would like to extend a special appreciation for the extraordinary and compassionate care provided to Marilyn by her longtime doctor, Nancy Hurlburt, MD, as well as the entire staff and volunteers at The Connecticut Hospice.
Family and friends may visit Keenan Funeral Home, 330 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, starting at Keenan Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., with a funeral procession and eulogy at East Lawn Cemetery, 58 River Street, East Haven, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 or The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.