My Friend Jody

Jody Boncek Chittem
CHITTEM Jody Boncek Chittem, age 49, beloved wife of Matthew Chittem of Stratford, passed away at Bridgeport Hospital on Tuesday, March 14, 2006. Daughter of Joseph Boncek of Branford, and Irene "Sunny" Balogach Boncek of Milford, she was born on May 28, 1956 and was a resident of Milford for many years before moving to Stratford. She was a graduate of Milford High School. Mrs. Chittem was the owner and operator of the Sun Wheel Health Food Store in Monroe. She was a voracious reader who lived to travel and enjoyed singing karaoke. Besides her husband and parents, she leaves her two sons, Thomas and Patrick McLoughlin of Stratford; a brother Joel Boncek and his wife, Andrea; her maternal grandmother, Loretta Hoyt; a niece, Lauren Boncek; and a nephew, Joseph Boncek, all of Milford. Also survived by her aunt and godmother, Loretta Moretti of Roxbury; her first husband, Frank McLoughlin of Stratford; several aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as her beloved cats, Reggie and Prescious. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad St. On the Green, Milford, followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contribution in her memory may be made to the Education Fund for Patrick McLoughlin C/O The Milford Bank, 33 Broad St., Milford

Jody was a very important person in my life. When we met she changed me in ways too numerous to mention. I wouldn't have the time or space here to recount our teenage adventures together. Her energy and spirit will always remain in my heart. This is a huge tragedy not just because of the loss of a young vivacious woman, or the loss of a wife , mother and daughter,but really the passing of
someone who mattered so much to those that knew her , however briefly.
You were a big part of my life Jody and I hope someday that we can meet somewhere and capture again all the fun times we had.
My deepest sympathy to the Chittem and Boncek families.
Today is the wake .Tomorrow the funeral. I wish I could be there.