Walter J. Wilkitis, age 85, unexpectedly entered eternal rest on December 23, 2024, at Griffin Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of sixty-three years to Mary Ann Karlok Wilkitis. Walter was born in Derby on April 21, 1939, son of the late Walter and Savina D’Antuono Wilkitis. He grew up in Ansonia and graduated from Ansonia High School in 1956. After marrying Mary Ann, they moved to Seymour.
Walter was employed at Table Talk Pies and later as District Manager for Pepperidge Farm, Inc., for many years, until his retirement. He was his three grandsons’ biggest supporter as they were growing up never missing a game or event and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox.
In addition to his wife Mary Ann, he leaves to cherish his memory, a son, David Wilkitis (Maresa) of Milford, a daughter, Wendy A. Chiappetta of Seymour, grandsons, Cameron Wilkitis and Kyle Wilkitis of Milford, and Aaron Chiappetta of Seymour, a sister, Rebecca Najjar of Seymour and a nephew, Christopher Karlok of New Hampshire.
He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Edward J. Najjar. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family and pay their respects on Sunday December 29, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia.
On Monday, December 30, 2024, his funeral will begin at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia. Entombment will immediately follow in Mount Saint Peter’s Mausoleum in Derby.
Memorial contributions in Walt’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To sign Walt’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
