Lynda L. Giarratana

Lynda Louise Trocchio Giarratana, 68, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Sebastian “Sebby” Giarratana, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. Lynda was born on January 19, 1957 to the late Joseph and Barbara Trocchio.

Lynda graduated from Daniel Hand High School in Madison in 1976. She worked in the accounting department at Jarvis Manufacturing in Middletown for many years. She was a skilled and gifted crafter, who greatly enjoyed quilting, sewing, making her own greeting cards and baking Christmas cookies. Lynda was an Elvis Presley fan; his music was playing constantly on the car radio and his memorabilia was all over her home. With her husband Sebby, they enjoyed boating and fishing, attending concerts on the beach and hunting for the best treasures at flea markets.

Lynda leaves behind her siblings, Michael Trocchio, Susan Trocchio and Sheryl Trocchio; nephews and niece, Michael Trocchio, Jr., Tom Kukta, Michelle Hennessey and Glenn Pressel III; step-children, David Giarratana, Michael Giarratana, Corine (Dave) McGrath and Kevin (Kristin) Giarratana; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Connie Rady. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Carmen Giarratana.

A Mass of Christian Burial for both Lynda and Sebby will be celebrated on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12 p.m. at St. Bridget of Sweden Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire, CT. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111.