Obituary: Heather Ann Duddy Wysocki, 43, Formerly of Old Lyme

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Heather Ann Duddy Wysocki, 43, of East Haven, formerly of Old Lyme, passed away on December 16, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Heather was born New Haven on June 6, 1975. She grew up in Old Lyme, attending Elementary, Middle and High School up through graduation in June of 1993. Upon graduation, she attended Branford Hall Career Institute, receiving a Degree as a Medical Assistant.

Heather always had a passion for helping others, and with her Degree, made it her career to help others, spending over 15 years caring for patients at County OBGYN. Heather has always been a caring, thoughtful, and kind person, putting the needs of others before her own all the time.

She may have been little in stature, but she was also had a fierce, competitive side playing softball and crew growing up. She was an active participant with the East Haven Athletic Booster Club and gave many hours to supporting fund raising events, especially participating in multiple Cancer Awareness walks over the years.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, Edward J. Wysocki; her son Eric J. Wysocki, and her daughter Kelly A. Wysocki.

Also missed by her mother, Patricia A. Bugbee; brother John P. Duddy and his family; and grandfather, Donald S. Bugbee. Heather is surrounded by a very large family of cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and amazing friends and coworkers that were all loved by her. Heather is predeceased by her father, John W. Duddy; grandmother, Dorothy K. Bugbee, and grandparents John J. and Anne Duddy. Friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80), East Haven THURSDAY from 5:00-8:00 PM. Services and burial will be private. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or at www.cancer.org.