Daddio, Federowicz, Gurdak, Thomas: Recent Death Notices From Oxford And Seymour

OXFORD-SEYMOUR, CT — Here are some recent death notices from Oxford and Seymour.

Vincent Daddio Jr., 88, of Seymour, beloved husband of Jean (Ryder) Daddio, entered peaceful rest on May 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Vincent was a U.S. Army veteran and was proud to serve his country. The proud owner and proprietor of Daddio’s Auto Parts and Daddio’s Rt. 8 Containers, he was through and through a car enthusiast, especially antique cars. He loved his 1931 Auburn (that his parents went on their honeymoon in) and would drive it, along with other antique cars, in Seymour parades, often carrying veterans and dignitaries.

Diane (Fattarusso) Federowicz of Oxford, beloved wife of William Federowicz, passed away on May 2, her 71st birthday, surrounded by her beloved family. She was employed as a medical technologist at Danbury Hospital for years until her retirement in 2018. Diane will be remembered for generously opening her heart and home to family and friends. It didn't matter if you were a co-worker, neighbor, or friend - she made you feel like family - because to Diane, celebrating family was the way she lived.

Naomi (Pupchik) Gurdak, 63, of Seymour, entered into peaceful rest on April 28, 2025. She was a 40-plus year employee of the Griffin Hospital in Derby, where she worked as a CNA. She loved to cook and she enjoyed travel, especially going to Colorado. Naomi had a genuine appreciation for life’s simple things - sitting together with good friends, listening to James Taylor, engaging in meaningful conversations; wanting quality interactions as opposed to dinners out or going to a movie.

Mark Thomas, 68, of Seymour, entered into the realm of eternal rest surrounded by his family and loved ones peacefully on April 16, 2025 to be with our heavenly Father. He graduated from Seymour High School, Class of 1975, and served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hermitage with tours in the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. He pursued his love for construction working in the family business, eventually partnering with his brother Paul.