Edward W. Wuori


NORFOLK — Edward W. Wuori, 79, of Shepard Road, died Dec. 13, 2006, at Geer Nursing Home after a long illness. He was the husband of Anne (Consolini) Wuori for 58 years.

Mr. Wuori was born on May 23, 1927, in Winsted, the son of the late Katherine (Dutcher) and Frank Wuori.

He attended the Gilbert School, and was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Connecticut Department of Transportation for 27 years, and was a caretaker in Norfolk for many years.

He was a member of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department for more than 50 years and also was a member of the Norfolk Lions Club.

Mr. Wuori served as an usher at Immaculate Conception Church in Norfolk for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, John Wuori and his wife, Sharon, of Joppa, Md., Deborah Wuori of Norfolk, Barbara Soldan and her husband, John, of Winsted, Karen McGrane and her husband, Patrick, of Winsted and Daniel Wuori and his wife, Marsha, of Canaan; six grandchildren, Shannon, Bryan, Shawn, Christine, Kaitlin and Doug; three great-grandsons, Tommy, Jack and Vincent; and a sister, Katherine Cowles of Manchester, Conn.

He was predeceased by a sister, Frances Brown.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Dec. 18 at Immaculate Conception Church in Norfolk. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Norfolk. The Kenny Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norfolk Fire Department, 20 Shepard Road, Norfolk, CT 06058; Norfolk Ambulance, P.O. 399, Norfolk, CT 06058; or the North Canaan Ambulance, P.O. 178, North Canaan, CT 06018.

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