Linda Sutkitis
"Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend"
Mrs. Linda (Esposito) Sutkitis, age 75, of Waterbury, devoted wife of Paul Sutkitis (52 years) was peacefully called to her final resting place on Monday, June 30, 2025 at MidState Medical Center.
Born on February 13, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucia "Lucy" Esposito.
Linda was a graduate of Wilby High School and received a degree in radiology from St. Mary's Hospital where she worked for over 20 years as an Emergency Room X-Ray Technologist. After raising her children, Linda worked for Dr. Brian Peck as an X-Ray Technologist until retirement. She greatly loved her jobs and had a wonderful rapport with her patients and peers.
In addition to her husband, Linda leaves behind a son, Jonathan Sutkitis, his fiancée Bonnie Knapik, of Middletown, a daughter, Jennifer Norris, her husband Matthew, of Waterbury, and her much adored cat, Trixie. She also leaves behind her sisters, Gloria Coviello and Eleanor Salamone, along with several nieces and nephews, especially her niece, Dana Cipriano and her husband Vincent, who were always there for her. Linda was predeceased by her sister, Rosemarie, aka Titi, Petruzzi, and brothers-in-law Mark Petruzzi, Vincent Coviello, Dante Salamone and nephew, Scott Petruzzi.
Linda always loved being with Paul, whether working in their yard or spending quiet moments at home and proudly attending their children's sporting events and other activities.
Linda also enjoyed going to the beach, watching movies, cooking, crafting stained glass, reading novels, and spending special time with her family and friends, including Nancy Shaw, her best friend of 50+ years, and especially Donna Karas, who was like a sister to her.
The family would like to thank Dr. Thompson, Dr. Pratt, all the nurses, the Hospice Department and staff at MidState Medical Center for their care and support, and to the nurses who took care of her while she was at Gaylord Hospital.
Arrangements: A private Celebration of Life will be held to honor Linda to be announced at a later date. Brookside Memorial, The Albini Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 200 Benson Road, Middlebury has been entrusted with Linda's services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Linda's name can be made to one of the following organizations close to her heart:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude’s Place
Memphis, TN 38105
www.stjude.org/donate
or
Animals for Life
PO Box 1481
Naugatuck, CT 06770

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Published by Republican American on Jul. 3, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Sutkitis

9 Entries

Linda Goffin Hudson

August 11, 2025

Sincere condolences to Lindas husband, children & family members. Linda rest in peace & make those angels laugh beautiful lady

Linda Goffin Hudson

August 11, 2025

I graduated with Linda & in school we were great friends. We laughed all the time together. She was a wonderful fun true friend & person. Unfortunately i got married and pmoved out of state and lost touch. I now live in Wolcott. Ct. So sorry to read this today. May Linda rest in peace .

Maryellen Donnelly Zukauskas

July 7, 2025

Linda and I were close friends in the early years at Wilby High. We lost touch over the years. I remember how much fun she was with a great sense of humor. We were buddies with Joey Corcoran who passed right after graduation in 68. Sorry we did not stay in touch. Our lives took very different paths but she will always be remembered fondly. Rest in peace Linda. You were special.

Judy Terrill

July 4, 2025

I was a radiology student at St Mary´s Hospital back in the late 70s and had the extreme honor of working with Linda in the ER
She taught me so much about trauma Radiology and I´ve never forgotten her. My condolences go out to her family and friends
Rest in peace Linda

Gayle

July 3, 2025

I remember Linda so well working w/her at the Arthritis Center. She could cheer anyone up with her sense of humor. She could always make us laugh. She'd always come to work with a bag that had a change of clothes "just in case".
I 'm so sorry for her family her passing will leave a void for certain. Hope you can find strength by remembering the good times you have had with her in your life! May God comfort you Paul- !

Janice Christiano

July 3, 2025

I am so very sorry for your loss I was an x-ray student of Linda´s and had many fun times in the ER with her.

Pamela Guerrera

July 3, 2025

So sorry for your loss

Anne Pereira

July 3, 2025

I have often thought of Linda. We trained together at St. Mary's. She was fun and such a sweet person. I hope her family is comforted with memories.

Joanne Markevich

July 3, 2025

Very sorry for your loss, Paul. I will keep Linda in my prayers.