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Kathleen Skandera Obituary

Kathleen McAleer Skandera
1946 - 2023
Kathleen McAleer Skandera, 76, of Woodbury, died on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Glen Hill Center, Danbury.
Mrs. Skandera was born in Danbury on September 23, 1946, a daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Conway) McAleer, and resided in Ridgefield, attended Ridgefield schools, graduated from Ridgefield High School and Western Connecticut State University.
In her early years, Mrs. Skandera was employed with the former Data Set Cable company of Ridgefield and was later employed with Vitta Corporation of Bethel as a sales and customer service representative. She was also employed in food and beverage services at various area restaurants and catering facilities.
She leaves her daughter Laura Skandera-Sanford and her husband Seth of West Redding, CT. She is survived by siblings John McAleer and his wife Alisha of Vero Beach, FL; Alice Carboni of Danbury and Regina Bell and her husband Michael of Galloway, NJ, along with many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her parents, brother Edward McAleer, sisters Eileen McAleer and Mary Frances Morrill, and brother-in-law Steve Carboni.
To read the complete obituary, or to leave a message of condolence for the Skandera-Sanford/McAleer families, kindly visit www.jowdykanefuneralhome.com
Contributions in Mrs. Skandera's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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Published by Danbury News Times on Jul. 9, 2023.

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Joe Kirwan

July 17, 2023

Laura so sorry to hear of your Mom passing I woprked with Kathleen at Data Set cable we both shared our Irish Heritige

Jo-Ann Bonenfant

July 16, 2023

Laura, Seth and family, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We worked together at Vitta for many years. Visited her at Glen Hill as she was right across from my mom. Sending strength and prayers.

Peggy Lamson

July 12, 2023

So sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. I worked with her at Vitta. She had a great sense of humor and very funny. May you rest in peace Kathleen.

Eileen M. Johnson

July 10, 2023

So sorry to hear of Kathy's passing, she graduated with me at RHS, knew her later in life as well.. RIP dear Kathleen until we meet again Eileen & Eric Johnson

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