Theresa L. Szinyei

Former Clerk

For Newtown

Theresa L. Szinyei, 85, of Merrimac Street, Danbury, wife of the late Joseph Szinyei, died at Filosa Convalescent Center on September 23. Mrs Szinyei was born in Salem, Mass., November 19, 1919, daughter of Frank and Clara (Dagenais) Tremblay.

She graduated from the St Joseph Academy in Massachusetts and had worked as a clerk in Newtown Town Hall for many years, prior to her retirement. She had been a proud Cub Scout Den mother in Newtown and was known as a master seamstress by her beloved family and friends.

Mrs Szinyei lived in Norwalk before moving to Danbury and worked with the American Red Cross during World War II.

She is survived by her sons Andrew Treffs of Danbury and Joseph Treffs of Highland Falls, N.Y., a daughter, Elaine Zeitlin of Stonington, and a stepson, Jay Szinyei of Houston; as well as seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers and a sister.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.

Green Funeral Home, 57, Main St., Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief, PO Box 37243, Washington DC 20013.

The Newtown Bee     September 30, 2005