LIPKA, Vincenza “Sue”

Vincenza “Sue” Lipka, of New Britain, beloved wife of 42 years of Joseph Lipka, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008.Born in Manchester Oct. 28, 1921, to James and Mary Varasconi, she lived most of her life in New Britain. Sue worked at Pratt & Whitney and Stanley Works and belonged to the Stanley Works Women’s Club. She was an expert seamstress, once making a wedding gown out of a World War II silk parachute. A member of St. Ann’s Church, she was a woman of deep faith. She loved gardening, knitting, was a wonderful cook and delighted in sharing these gifts with her family.Sue leaves behind four sisters, Adele Anselmo and Florence Corr, both of New Britain, Mary and Bill Vilardi of Kensington, and Jean and Jim Frugale of Colchester; her brother, Bruno Varasconi of Bristol; her three grandchildren, Michelle, Christina and Jacqueline LaRosa; daughter-in-law, Theresa LaRosa; and many nieces and nephews. Her only child, Michael LaRosa, predeceased her four years ago.
She spent her last days at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, and the family would like to thank the staff for its excellent care and many kindnesses.Funeral rites for Sue will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. with the procession departing at 9 a.m. from the Paul A. Shaker/Farmingdale Funeral Home, 764 Farmington Ave., New Britain, followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, 101 North St., New Britain. Committal service and final resting place will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Stanley Street, New Britain. Relatives and friends may call at the Paul A. Shaker/Farmingdale Funeral Home on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Directions to funeral home: Interstate 84 east or west to Exit 37 (Fienemann Road) and right off exit, then one mile down on right. To share a memory of Sue, or to extend condolences to the Lipka Family, please visit shakerfuneralhome.com.