Stephanie Fitol

Stephanie Fitol obituary, Shelton, CT

Stephanie Fitol

Stephanie Fitol Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riverview Funeral Home - Shelton on Jun. 18, 2025.

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Stephanie Fitol, age 95, of Shelton entered into rest on June 16, 2025 in Gouldsboro, PA. She was born in Derby on Dec. 22, 1929, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Tracz and was a resident of Shelton for most of her life.
Stephanie was an Office Assistant at Research Publication for many years before her retirement. She was an Auxiliary member of the Marine Corp League, American Legion, and VFW. She enjoyed spending time going bowling, crocheting and doing various arts and crafts. Most of all she cherished spending time with her family.
She was survived by her sons Michael A. Fitol, Jr. (Debbie) and Stephen Fitol (Trish), her grandchildren Michael P. Fitol and Shayne Fitol as well as several nieces and nephews. Stephanie was predeceased by her brothers Benny, Bronco, Pete and John Tracz.
Friends are invited to greet Stephanie's family on Friday June 20 from 4 PM to 7 PM in the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St. Derby. On Saturday her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:15 AM for her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Michael Church, 75 Derby Ave. Derby. Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Ansonia. Online condolences can be left for her family at www.adzimafh.com.

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