Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Donna Kocot Obituary
Donna G. Kocot, 75, of Torrington, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1949, in Stamford, CT to the late Donato (Tony) and Rachel Pellegrino.
Donna graduated from Stamford Catholic High School in 1967 and went to work at American Cyanamid where she spent many years until leaving to raise her children full-time. Afterwards, she decided to try her hand as a business owner and partnered with her brother to start Mail Plus, a mailing house company. After selling the business, she became a caregiver for her father until his passing in 2008.
Donna is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Thadeus Kocot Jr; her children, Christopher Kocot (Diane), John Kocot (Rosetta), Stefanie Kocot-Bjorne (Wayne), her brother Anthony Pellegrino along with several cousins, nieces and a nephew. Donna could not wait to be a grandmother, she was blessed with five grandchildren, John Jr., Gianna, Nicholas, Brennan and Isabella. Besides her parents, Donna is predeceased by her brother, Sgt. John P. Pellegrino.
Family and Friends may call at the Thurston Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield, CT on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
A Christian Burial will be held at St. John's Cemetery in Darien, CT on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Donna's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org).
To send the family an online condolence, kindly visit www.thurstonrowefuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donna Kocot
Sponsored by Thurston Rowe Funeral Home.
Terry Lee Mitchell
May 12, 2025
Remembering Donna today. Continued prayers to you, Ted, and your family.
Curtis family
November 4, 2024
John and Kocot family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mom, she was a very nice woman. Our condolences from all of us, Jeffrey and the Curtis and Horvath family.
Michele Murtagh
November 3, 2024
Dear Ted and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May Donna be Resting in Peace. I pray that God will ease you sorrow very soon.
Michele SPD retired
Linda Lamb
November 3, 2024
Ted and family
Sorry to hear about Donna's passing. The last time I saw both of you was at John's wedding in 2001. May she rest in peace.
Linda Connors Lamb & Ken Lamb
Otto & Toni Mallozzi
November 2, 2024
John, Our thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family at this sad
time. May your memories give you
comfort. Otto & Toni Mallozzi
Frank & Florence Koproski
November 1, 2024
Ted,Skip and I are very sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers and thoughts
James Purcell
November 1, 2024
Ted and family
So sorry for Donna´s passing. May she rest in peace
Patti Land
October 31, 2024
Dear Chris,John and family,
With heartfelt sympathy. Cherish each and every memory. I am thinking of you and will keep you in my prayers.
Patti Zland
MARION R SCALFARI
October 31, 2024
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY.
WE HAVE ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN NOW.
Terry Lee Mitchell
October 31, 2024
Reading this made me really sad today. I will forever remember our school days and her brave brother, John. Thinking of you, John, and your family. Prayers to all of you.
MaryJo and John Pellegrino
October 31, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Al Chernak
October 30, 2024
Ted sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family
Michael Mann (SPD Ret.
October 30, 2024
Teddy- My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Patricia DePreta Saxe
October 30, 2024
Stacy and Tony very sorry for your loss. I remember Donna from St. Mary´s and I certainly remember your brother John.
Showing 1 - 15 of 15 results
Make a Donation
in Donna Kocot's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Donna Kocot
Nov
1
Funeral services provided by:
Thurston Rowe Funeral Home283 Torrington Road P.O. Box 486, Litchfield, CT 06759
How to support Donna's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Donna Kocot's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
