Velika (Scharinger) Kennedy
October 17, 1932 ~ June 16, 2016 (age 83) 83 Years Old
Velika Scharinger Kennedy , 83 , of Harwinton died peacefully June 16 , 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the wife of the late Frederick A. Kennedy who died in 1987. Born in Sofia , Bulgaria Oct. 17, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Karol and Kusena Mileff Scharinger . After arriving in the United States in 1951 , she moved to the Torrington area. She was employed at the Torrington Company's Needle Division and later at Mark Industries before her retirement. She enjoyed cooking , gardening , spending time with her family , friends and pets.
She is survived by four children , Frederick K. and wife Laurie Kennedy of Shavertown PA , Richard and wife Susan Kennedy of Winchester , Patricia Hardy and husband James of Torrington , Theodore and wife Tara Kennedy of Torrington.
She is also survived by grandchildren Rebecca , James , Phoenix , Colby , Heather , Britney along with several great grandchildren.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to those who have offered kindness ,support and comfort during this difficult time.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday June 22 at 11:00 AM at First Congregational Church 835 Riverside Ave Torrington. Burial will follow at Hillside
Cemetery . Friends may call Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Phalen Funeral Home 285 Migeon Ave Torrington www.phalenfuneral.com