Ansonia- The Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home of Ansonia, dedicated its newly renovated facility at 167 Wakelee Avenue, on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.

Ansonia Mayor James Dellavolpe was on hand to lend congratulations and cut the ceremonial ribbons on the new front and rear entry ways. The funeral home chapel underwent a complete renovation in March of 2008. Virginia Hylwa, Administrator, former owner and wife of the late Nicholas Hylwa, Milly Zaleski, Administrator, and John S. Zaleski, CFSP, Licensed Funeral Director watch the Mayor do the honors.

Nearly two years in the planning, the antique colonial home has been restored to the correct period architecture from when it was first constructed close to 100 years ago. The newly added rear entry way boasts a covered car port, bluestone porch and handicap accessible ramp.  In addition to being under cover, the ramp has electric heating units imbedded in the concrete to prevent rain and snow from freezing.  A Stanley Magic Door opener was installed to assist those with special needs.

Future renovations in the Spring of 2009 will include expanding and resurfacing the parking lot, providing parking for over 50 cars as well as a two car garage addition.

In Ribbon Cutting Photo: (L TO R) Virginia Hylwa, Mayor James Della Volpe, Milly Zaleski, John S. Zaleski

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WAKELEE MEMORIAL 
is a proud member of the 
CT Funeral Director's Assoc
and the
National Funeral Director's Assoc