Catherine Lizzio

Norwich — Catherine T. “KayT” Lizzio, 60, of Norwich, passed away peacefully Feb. 5, 2021, at her home in Norwich. She was born April 4, 1960, in Norwich, to the late Rosario and Mary (Sheehan) Lizzio.

KayT was a graduate of St. Bernard High School and the University of Connecticut. She was very musical, playing multiple instruments, most recently handbells in the bell choir at

Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She worked for more than 30 years at Electric Boat — in recent years, as an HVAC designer where she was well regarded by co-workers and supervisors. She enjoyed working on projects in and outside of her home; was an avid gardener, and had unlimited energy for friends and family. She seldom missed traveling to annual Lizzio family reunions.

She is survived by three sisters, Mary Anne Brennan of Manchester, Julie Lizzio of Richmond, R.I., and Rose Lizzio of Norwich; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She also leaves behind a granddaughter, Anna Galczynski and the Galczynski family. She is predeceased by a brother-in-law, James Brennan.

Family and friends may visit Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesda,y Feb. 9, at Our Lady of Lourdes in Gales Ferry. All COVID protocols will be observed. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Boswell Avenue, Norwich. A post-COVID celebration of her life will be planned for a later time when it is safe to gather.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SPCA of CT, 359 Spring Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468 or the CT Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Road, Waterford, CT 06375. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the Lizzio family.