Evelyn A. Vecchitto, 80, of Deep River, formerly of Meriden, loving wife for 63 years of Vincent G. Vecchitto, peacefully entered eternal rest, Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Evelyn was born in Meriden, September 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Joseph Majewicz and Arline (Miller) Majewicz.  She was a graduate of St. Raphael's Nursing School and had been employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She also studied Oceanology at Middlesex Community College. Evelyn received a highly regarded award, "Psychic of the Year" from her studies at Alpha Logics in Bristol. Evelyn was a member of the Women's Auxiliary VFW since 1959.  She loved to crochet, cross stitch and bead work.  Evelyn enjoyed painting and had a talent for writing. Amongst the many hobbies she enjoyed traveling to Mohawk Trail, vacationing at Cape Cod, and Atlantic City where she loved to play Black Jack.

Evelyn's final words to her family and friends would be "live today because today is the tomorrow that you've been waiting for."

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons, Louis J. Vecchitto and wife Emma, Paul Vecchitto; and her daughter Arline Bruenn (Michael Kuehn); her daughter-in-law Annette Vecchitto; and two grandchildren Paige E. (Shaun M.) Roberts and Christopher Vecchitto.  She was predeceased by her son Joseph Vecchitto.

Evelyn's family will receive relatives and friends in the Meriden Memorial Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Monday, January 8, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  A funeral service celebrating her life will begin at 11 a.m.  Rev. Dean Warburton will officiate.  Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Meriden.  In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Evelyn may be sent to the American Legion Post 45, 835 Hanover Road, Meriden, CT 06451 For online condolences visit: www.meridenmemorialfh.com