Kathleen M. Fracasso

WINSTED - Kathleen M. (Inger) Fracasso, 86, of 58 Holmes Drive, widow of Anthony A. Fracasso, died Feb. 4, 2008, at home.

Born April 1, 1921, in Winsted, she was the daughter of Catherine (Gaghan) and Joseph Inger.

Mrs. Fracasso lived in New Haven for a short time before moving back to Winsted. She attended The Gilbert School and worked at Mason Silk Co. until she married Tony Fracasso. Additionally, she worked at St. Anthony School in the lunch department.

A member of the Catholic Women's Club, she also enjoyed bowling and knitting sweaters for her friends and family. She spent her retirement with her husband of 55 years, traveling and enjoying time with their grandchildren.

She is survived by five children, Kimberly A. McLaughlin of Barkhamsted, Lorie F. Ruland and her husband, Rodd, of Amherst, N.H., Kenneth J. Fracasso and his wife, Susan, of Winsted, Steven A. Fracasso and his wife, Martha, of West Hartford, Kara M. Normand and her husband, David, of Barkhamsted; and 11 grandchildren, Michelle, Kyle, Lauren, Reid, Paige, Jared, Sara, Michael, Brian, Lucy and Henry. She was predeceased by a brother, William Inger.

Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 8, at 9:30 a.m., from the Maloney Funeral Home, Winsted, to St. Joseph Church for the funeral liturgy at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony School or the the St. Joseph Church Parish Center, PO Box 808, Winsted, CT 06098. To leave an online condolence, visit maloneyfuneral.com.