Luko, Annette

Annette E. (Fortin) Luko, 69, of Terryville CT, loving wife of Stephen N. Luko, passed from this life peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022, following a long illness. Born in East Hartford in 1953, daughter of the late William and Anna (Gaudette) Fortin, she grew up in East Hartford, and attended local schools there. She was a resident of Terryville for 35 years. Annette worked in the insurance industry for 40 years, working for The Travelers Insurance Company and numerous smaller companies. She recently retired from the Housing Authority Company. Annette enjoyed trips to PA to see her threeyear-old granddaughter and vacations with family. She loved cooking, baking and homemaking and always looked forward to visits from her two sons. She also adored her cats and dogs over the years. She was simple person and enjoyed the simple things in life. She will be especially remembered for her kindness and caring nature.

Besides her husband Stephen of 43 years, Annette is survived by a son Nicholas and his wife Annelise, and granddaughter Avery of Shrewsbury, PA; a son

Stephen and his partner Caroline Frank of Rutherford, NJ; a brother Francis P. Fortin of Bristol, CT; a sister Dorothy Thibault of East Hartford, CT; a niece, Christine Thibault of East Hartford, CT; and an extended family of numerous persons. We are especially appreciative of the caring concern during Annette's illness of a dear neighbor, Gary and Debra Brown of Terryville, CT and a sister-in-law and her husband, Gilberta and James Calegari of Litchfield, NH. Annette was predeceased by her brother Raymond Fortin and a sister Jacqueline Fortin.

Annette's family and friends may gather Monday, June 6, 2022, from 9 to 11 AM at the Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main Street, Terryville CT, with a service at 11AM. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Terryville, CT. www.scottfuneralhomeinc.com