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Obituary for Francis Kevin Shackett
Francis Kevin Shackett, age 58, of Stratford and previously of Milford, beloved husband of Dorothy (Mazza) Shackett, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford with Dorothy at his side. Fran was born April 8, 1957 in Bridgeport, son of the late Francis and Jacqueline (Walter) Shackett and had been a life time Milford and Stratford area resident.
He was an Operating Engineer for Vitti Construction and a member of IOUE Local 478. He and Dorothy loved to travel, he was an avid Raider and Yankee fan and enjoyed his occasional trips to the casino.
Survivors in addition to his beloved wife, Dorothy, include his five siblings, Douglas Shackett (Lisa) of Simpsonville, SC, Gary Shackett (Judi) of Milford, Tracey Shackett (Joann) of California, Arthur Shackett of Milford, CT and Michael Shackett of Florida; his aunt, Marylou Szigeti of Stratford; mother-in-law, Katherine (VanRossum) Mazza of Stratford; two brothers-in-law, William Mazza (Cherry) of Shanghai, China and Paul Mazza (Christina) of Storrs, CT and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. from the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St, Stratford and at 9:00 a.m. in Saint James Church, Stratford for a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
For additional information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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He was an Operating Engineer for Vitti Construction and a member of IOUE Local 478. He and Dorothy loved to travel, he was an avid Raider and Yankee fan and enjoyed his occasional trips to the casino.
Survivors in addition to his beloved wife, Dorothy, include his five siblings, Douglas Shackett (Lisa) of Simpsonville, SC, Gary Shackett (Judi) of Milford, Tracey Shackett (Joann) of California, Arthur Shackett of Milford, CT and Michael Shackett of Florida; his aunt, Marylou Szigeti of Stratford; mother-in-law, Katherine (VanRossum) Mazza of Stratford; two brothers-in-law, William Mazza (Cherry) of Shanghai, China and Paul Mazza (Christina) of Storrs, CT and many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. from the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St, Stratford and at 9:00 a.m. in Saint James Church, Stratford for a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
For additional information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday
13
Dec
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Service
Monday
14
Dec
8:00 AM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial
Monday
14
Dec
9:00 AM
Saint James Church
2070 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Interment will be private.
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