Joan A.     Rudolph

Joan A. Rudolph, 70, of Woodbury, formerly of Newtown, died April 5 in Danbury Hospital.

Mrs Rudolph was the wife of the late Charles G. Rudolph, Sr.

She was born in Norwalk on January 14, 1935, a daughter of Ruth (Ladrigan) Rossi of Woodbury and the late Jacob Kocian. She grew up in Rowayton, and was a longtime resident of Newtown before moving to Woodbury three years ago.

Mrs Rudolph was a lover of antiques, tag sales, and home decorating. She especially enjoyed the time spent with her girls and time spent at the beach in Rowayton.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Wendy DiLorenzo and her husband, Allan, and Sandra Shaw; two grandchildren, Travis Cassidy and Megan DiLorenzo, all of Danbury.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 10, at 3 pm, in the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 4 pm.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury Hospital, 324 Hospital Avenue, Danbury CT 06810.

The Newtown Bee        April 8, 2005