Beth Longo

Beth Longo Obituary

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Age - 42

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October 7, 2023

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Waterbury, CT

WATERBURY, CTBeth A. Longo"Loving daughter, sister, aunt & friend"Beth A. Longo, 42, of Waterbury, entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. Beth was born in Waterbury on January 27, 1981, daughter of Christine H. (Klemmer) Longo and the late Frank A. Longo. She Graduated from Holy Cross High School Class of 1999. She earned her Bachelor Degree in teaching from Central Connecticut State University and her Master Degree from University of Bridgeport. Always eager to help children learn, Beth pursued her teaching degree, having taught at North End Middle School in Waterbury for twenty years. Besides her mother Christine of Cheshire, Beth leaves behind to cherish her memory her three siblings, Jessica Longo and Mark Wojtaszek of Beacon Falls, Martin Longo of Cheshire, and Frank Longo and his wife Sarah of Cheshire. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephew, Gianna, Mia, Alexander, as well as her aunt, Pamela Walsh of Wolcott and many cousins and friends who loved her dearly. Beth's family would like to sincerely thank all the doctors and nurses at Yale New Haven Hospital who looked after her with care and compassion including her primary physician Dr. Edmund Quinn. Arrangements: Beth's funeral is private and at the convenience of the family. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, has been entrusted with handling Beth's funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Beth's memory to:Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (checks payable to YNHH)In the Memo Line: Beth Longo/Children's HospitalC/O Office of DevelopmentP. O. Box 1849New Haven, CT 06508-9644There are no gallery images. #recaptcha-container label {display: none}Upload a PhotoLabel: *Image: *Gallery:Obituary Photos Required Confirmation: Upload Gallery Image

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