Claudia Christina (Koch) Tutolo, 33, of Southington, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home. She was the cherished wife of Timothy Benwell of Wolcott; mother to Hailey Tutolo, who was the apple of her eye and loved her above all else; step-mother to Timothy Benwell, Jr., whom she loved and adored; daughter of Dr. William and Mary (Levin) Koch of Lexington, MA; and sister of Elizabeth Koch of Somerville, MA.
She was born on June 2, 1987 in Athens, GA. Claudia was very passionate about her work with disabled children. She was very adventurous, bungee jumping over Victoria Falls and training lions in Zimbabwe. She loved skiing, fishing and all kinds of music.
In addition to her husband, children, parents, and sister, Claudia leaves behind the Benwell Family: mother-in-law Nancy Benwell, father-in-law Daniel Benwell, Jr., sister-in-law Christy Giannattasio, brothers-in-law, Dr. Joseph Giannattasio DC and Daniel Benwell III, and her niece and nephew Samantha and Joseph Giannattasio. She also leaves the Tutolo Family: former mother-in-law Linda Tutolo, brothers-in-law Mark Jr., Danielle, Tim, Zack, and Nicholas, and cousins Michael and Amy Tutolo of Wolcott. She was predeceased by her first husband Jesse Tutolo.
Claudia was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all who loved her.
A Celebration of her life will be at the convenience of the family. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com
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