Dorothy J. Laudano

Dorothy J. (McKiernan) Laudano, 94, of Hamden passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Andrew J Laudano, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage. She will be deeply missed by her children; Peter Laudano and his wife Myriam of Redding, CT., Mary Ann Laudano of Swampscott, MA., Andrew Laudano, Jr. and his wife Maura of Swampscott, MA; her cherished grandchildren, Dr. Lauren Hoogewerff and her husband David, Joseph Colello, Kayla McOsker and her husband Bryce, Marielle Donahue, Emma Laudano, Julie Laudano; great grandchildren, Fynn and Cleo McOsker; sister, Kathy Magel and her husband Alan; and sister-in-law, Theresa Pollio. Dorothy was predeceased by her loving daughter, Aileen Laudano Colello; son-in-law, John Colello; siblings, James McKiernan and his wife, Nan, and Helen Miller and her husband, Walter. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Dorothy was born in Hamden, CT; daughter of the late James and Helen McKiernan. She graduated from Hamden schools and Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a nurse at Saint Raphael Hospital and volunteered as a school nurse at Sacred Heart Academy. She led her life with faith, love, and humor. She enjoyed crafts club, bowling club, knitting, singing, and practicing Yoga. Though she said she did not care to cook, her family dinners were exceptional and memorable. In their retirement years, Dorothy and her husband, Andy enjoyed extensive travel and numerous family events and celebrations. As devout Catholics, she and Andy attended daily Mass at St. Rita’s Church in Hamden and volunteered for many parish clubs and events. In her later years, Dorothy lived with vascular dementia, but it did not alter her love of family, humor, song, or prayer. The family is grateful to the care teams of Atria Larson Place, Hamden, Connecticut; Residence at Vinnin Square in Swampscott, MA, and Care Dimensions, Danvers, MA. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 10am -12pm, at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:45 pm at St. Rita Church. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Research at https://support.brightfocus.org To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com

Dorothy J. Laudano

July 3, 1928 - October 9, 2022