Anita J. Lynch

She was born in New York, NY on June 12, 1940 to the late Emilia Hozuka and Laurence Schuk. Anita attended Grasslands School of Nursing and graduated in 1961. She was well respected in the healthcare field and retired from the Department of Public Health after many years of service where she inspected nursing facilities throughout the state of Connecticut for licensure purposes.

Anita was always there to help others when needed, and touched the lives of many. She had an outgoing personality and was witty. She would stand up for what she believed in and advocate for what she thought was right. She volunteered extensively in the community, most recently at Danbury City Hall.

Anita nurtured many lifelong friendships who she enjoyed regular outings and adventures with. She enjoyed traveling, taking friends and family to her timeshare in Vermont at the Trapp Family Lodge, and going on cruises. Anita enjoyed ballroom dancing and loved to learn. She liked to watch animal/nature documentaries, read books, and take local classes including Japanese calligraphy, painting, and flower arranging.

Anita loved her family and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves behind her three children: Daniel M. Lynch, Laurence Lynch and Laurie (Paul) DeFabritis; her former daughter-in-law, Lisa DiTullio Lynch; her grandchildren: Jessica (fiance Ryan Hockenberry), Shaun, Brian and Claire; and two great-grandchildren: Ryker and Cassie; her niece Carolyn (Anthony) Turner and their children, Michael (Emily) and Morgan (Ryan) and; her nephew, David Schuk and his children, Connor and Lily. 

Anita was predeceased by a twin brother, Laurence Schuk.

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11:30am on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Mt. View Cemetery, RT 37, New Fairfield with the Rev. Robert Wolfe, Pastor of St. Edward Church. New Fairfield, officiating.

Contributions in Anita’s memory may be made to the New Fairfield – Sherman Animal Welfare, 223 CT RT 37, New Fairfield, CT 06812 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.