Dudchik, Anthony T.
Anthony Thomas Dudchik. Anthony, 19, along with his revered big brother, Robert, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Anthony was born on October 25, 2002 in Middletown. He was the adored son of Thomas and Nora Fitzgerald Dudchik of East Haddam.
Anthony was currently a freshman at Southern Connecticut State University
which he enjoyed - Anthony made many friends during his short stay at Southern. Anthony graduated from Nathan Hale-ray High School in East Haddam where he was a member of the soccer and track teams. Prior to studying at Southern, Anthony was employed by Shagbark Lumber and Farm Supplies, working there since he was 15. Anthony thoroughly enjoyed working at Shagbark and was much loved by the staff there. Anthony was a gifted photographer and a lover of anime. He spent many nights in front of the fireplace discussing with us his love of the genre.
Anthony leaves behind his grief-stricken parents Tom and Nora Dudchik of East Haddam, his grandmother Dorothy Dudchik of Ansonia, aunts and uncles including Nancy Dudchik of Branford, Godparents Kathleen and Dr. Daniel Tardif of South Windsor, Peg Fitzgerald of South Windsor, Timothy Fitzgerald of Windsor, Terrence
Fitzgerald of Farmington, Brigid and Michael Arace of Bexley, OH, Anne and Josh Howroyd of Manchester, Sean and Rachael Cracknell Fitzgerald of Medford, MA. He also leaves behind many loving cousins who are heartbroken, classmates and friends and his beloved dog, Pitch. Everyone loved Anthony - there was a lot to love. He was predeceased by his grandmother Shirley Politis and her husband Ron.
Anthony was a bright shining light in our lives. Our love for him was immeasurable. We will forever cherish our time with him and miss him until our last breath. Rock the heavens Anthony!
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 9, 2022, 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Church, 48 Middlesex Avenue, Chester. WTNH, Channel 8 will be live-streaming the service on wtnh.com and on their Facebook page. Burial will be immediately following in the cemetery adjacent to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Robert and Anthony Dudchik Memorial Fund at SUN Scholars.
Donate at https://sunscholarsinc.org/memorial.