Obituaries
Obituary: Helen (Bodie) Stopper, 82, of Naugatuck
Helen was a longtime resident of Naugatuck. She also spent many years in Lakeland Florida.
Obituary courtesy of Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home
Helen (Bodie) Stopper
August 26, 1938 ~ March 13, 2021 (age 82)
Naugatuck-Helen (Bodie) Stopper, age 82, widow of Ralph M. Stopper, passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 at Abbott Terrace Health Center.
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She was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 26, 1938, a daughter of the late Louis and Helen (Chic)Bodie. She was a longtime resident of Naugatuck. Helen also spent many years in Lakeland Florida. She enjoyed music, dining with friends, and spending time with her family.
Helen is survived by her children; three sons Ralph Stopper and his wife Debbie of Watertown, Steven Stopper and his companion Jill of Naugatuck, and Gerald Stopper and his wife Griffin of Norwalk; her daughter Susan Zito and her companion Craig of Middletown; her grandchildren Steven Stopper, Jr. and his wife Danielle and Mathew Zito; her sister Gerry Paolillo and her husband Michael of Cheshire; and several nieces and nephews.
A private family gathering will take place, and burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck. To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck, is assisting the family with arrangements.