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Doris Kurtessis Obituary
Born in Troy, NY, Mrs. Kurtessis also lived in the Netherlands and Long Island before moving to Norwalk in 1967 where she settled and raised her family.
Mrs. Kurtessis is survived by her sons Bernard McHugh and Stephen Kurtessis, both of Norwalk, and by her daughter Katina Davis of Fairfield. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Athena and Joseph Davis and Stephen and Rachel Kurtessis; and by nieces and nephews, James, Denise, Richard and Angelo Alexander, and Lisa, Tina and Dawn Kochian.
She was predeceased by her sisters Bernice, Inez and Dorothy.
Friends may call on Thursday, September 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer''s Association (www.alz.org). Please visit www.collinsfh.com to leave condolences.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bob & Darlene Knapp
August 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rebecca Sabol
August 30, 2011
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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