Mary Louise Mikita

Mary Louise O’Donnell Mikita, 74, passed away peacefully at home, May 31, 2016, with her loving family by her side. Born June 24, 1941, in Strong Maine, the youngest of nine children of the late William and Elza Takacs O’Donnell. A resident of Connecticut since 1944. Mary was a 1959 graduate of Bridgeport’s Bassick High school. After raising her children, she held various factory manufacturing positions at Dual Lite of Newtown and OEM Controls of Shelton until her retirement. Married to Donald Frank Mikita on April 20, 1963, they had two daughters, Tammy and Terri. In 1973 they built a home and settled in Sandy Hook, CT. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed gardening, travel, reading, her cats, and bird watching. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Frank Mikita, and her daughters Tammy Mikita of Sandy Hook and Terri French of Woodbury. She leaves behind her precious grandchildren, Hunter and Casey French of Woodbury, and Ava and Lyle Petrellese of Sandy Hook. Mary is also survived by her sister Carol (Tootie) LeBlanc and her husband Lester, and her brother John O’Donnell and his wife Bonnie, both of Springhill, FL, as well as several other sister and brother-n-laws. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and dear and loving friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 10:30am, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT. The Mikita family would like to thank caregivers, family, and friends for their compassion during her illness. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Mary’s name to: The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut Annual Appeal, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.