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Obituary: Amy Nizen Blakeslee, 54, of Wallingford
Amy, known for her wit and sense of humor, worked as a Research Associate at Yale and was a member of the Wallingford Community Women.
WALLINGFORD, CT - (From Wallingford Funeral Home) Amy Nizen Blakeslee, 54, of Wallingford, beloved wife of Brendan Blakeslee, died Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Yale New Haven Hospital, with her family by her side.
Amy was born in New Haven, March 17, 1967, the daughter of the late Peter F. Nizen Jr. and Judith (Sienna) Nizen.
She had a quick wit and a wicked sense of humor.
Amy attended Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden, graduating in 1985. She earned her Associates Degree in Nuclear Medicine in 1987 and her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Science Studies in 2000, both from Quinnipiac University.
She started her career working as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist before becoming a Research Associate at Yale University. Amy excelled in her job eventually becoming a Manager for Yale’s IRB (Investigational Review Board), and ESCRO (Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight) committee.
She loved the exposure to cutting edge medical research, and working with investigators to advance their work ensuring that it conformed to all ethical and regulatory guidelines.
She loved to travel, was an avid reader, and wonderful cook. Amy eagerly donated her free time to various charities, and was an active member and past president of the Wallingford Community Women.
Amy loved the outdoors and was most at peace at the beach, especially Cape Cod and Carolina Beach where she and Brendan planned to retire.
In addition to her husband, Brendan, Amy is survived by her brother, Peter F. Nizen III and sister, Carol Nizen Alexander, eight nieces and nephews (“Her Kids”), and six grand-nieces and grand-nephews (“Her Littles”).
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday, June 5th, from 12:45pm to 4pm at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext. A private funeral service will be livestreamed at 12:15 pm prior to the calling hours on The Wallingford Funeral Home’s online obituary page, www.wallingfordfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, (www.stbaldricks.org) 1333 South Mayflower Ave., Suite 400, Monrovia, CA 91016, a charity that held a special place in her heart due to their dedication to the study of childhood cancer and the effects it has on surviving adults.
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