Obituary of Catherine Zuraw

ZURAW-Catherine Boyko Zuraw, age 92 of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Samuel G. Zuraw, died August 23, 2008 in the Hewitt Health and Rehab Center, Shelton. Born in Mystic, CT on November 2, 1915, she was the daughter of the late John and Olena Horbal Boyko. Mrs. Zuraw was a lifelong resident of Shelton and member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Ansonia. She was a very compassionate person who did tremendous deeds for many family members throughout her life and her kindness will be greatly missed. Mrs. Zuraw was a dedicated member of the Catholic War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, Ansonia Post # 1677, where she held many local, state and national offices. She was awarded the CWVs highest national honor, The St. Agnes Award. Catherine was a real fighter, who courageously battled with various types of cancer for over 30 years, always getting herself back on track to enjoy life and focus on her volunteer work. She will be long remembered for her many years of volunteer work at the West Haven and Rocky Hill VA Hospitals. Mrs. Zuraw is survived by her devoted sons, Robert G. Zuraw and his wife, Sandra of Shelton and Richard J. Zuraw of Clinton; a sister, Elizabeth Boyko of Newington; cherished grandchildren, Alexis Lynn Cornut and her husband, Shawn of Monroe, and Lucas John Zuraw of Shelton; great-grandchildren, Samantha Mary and Shawn William Cornut, Jr. of Monroe; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Michael Boyko; and sisters, Mary Coons, Anne Masline, Helen Astriab, Julie Mica, and Barbara Boyko. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 9:15 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 105 Clifton Avenue, Ansonia. Interment will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Parastas Service at 6:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys and Girls Club, 1 Positive Pl., Shelton, CT 06484, or to the Preservation Fund of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.