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Sharon Krischtschun Obituary
Sharon B. Krischtschun, age 82, of Hamden, passed away January 16, 2025. Sharon was the widow of Oscar Krischtschun. Born in Hamden on May 19, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Manacchio) Burness. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Deborah Mallozzi and her husband Michael, her son, Kenneth Krischtschun and his wife Holly; her grandchildren, Matthew Mallozzi (Carolynn), Kevin Mallozzi (Melody), Andrew Mallozzi, Miles Krischtschun (Maisie), Erika Sipperly (Dan) and Jaclyn Krischtschun and her fiancé (Todd Schroeder); great-grandchildren, Jade, Heidi, Knox, Jack, Simon, Harper and Vivian. Sharon is also survived by her sisters, Kathy Burness Duffy, Carole Pleines and her husband Richard, Barbara Wolff and her husband Perry. Sharon was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Pamela Krischtschun, and her sister, Patricia Burness. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and good friends.
Sharon married Oscar in 1960 and they raised their family in Hamden. She retired in 2005 from Yale University, after many years as an executive assistant. She and her husband, Oscar, owned and operated the former Hans & Fritz Deli in Farmington, where Sharon continued to work after her retirement. A resident of Hamden all her life, Sharon was always there to help a relative or friend, often as the loving caregiver to family members in their time of need. She also enjoyed spending time with her grand and great-grandchildren. Sharon loved all cats and dogs, and would take care of stray and feral cats at her home. She will be missed by her pet cats, Terra and Laura.
Friends may visit with her family at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Her Prayer Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by her burial in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. Contributions in Sharon's memory may be made to Animal Haven, 89 Mill Rd., North Haven, CT 06473. To send a condolence to her family please see: www.beecherandbennett.com
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Bill and Melissa Datre
January 21, 2025
Ken, Holly and family, I am so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. We spent many a picnic chatting about growing up in Hamden. She was so kind. Sending you our heartfelt condolences.
Robyn Bethke VanHouten
January 20, 2025
My condolences to Sharon´s family. I had the pleasure of working with her during her time at Yale. She was very sweet and always so kind.
Richard Reutenauer
January 19, 2025
Sincere condolences to Sharon´s family. I grew up in Mt Carmel and knew Sharon and Oscar. Both were very nice people. They are together again. May she Rest In Peace
Jonathan Christiano
January 19, 2025
I´m sorry to hear of Sharon´s passing. She was very sweet, and I know she will be missed. Sending love to everyone else, family and friends, who knew and loved her love and condolences.
Christa Beaudin
January 18, 2025
I was so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. Sharon was my cousin's wife and raised 3 beautiful children. She was always a joy to be around and you could always find her surrounded by animals.
She will be missed. Sending love and warm hugs to her kids and grandkids, sisters and friends.....RIP Sharon..xo
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