Obituary of Phyllis E. Jenzell

NAUGATUCK – Phyllis E. Jenzell, 87, daughter of the late Edward and Madeline (Pranitis) Jenzell, passed away Monday January 21, 2019 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital. Phyllis was born on March 29, 1931 in Naugatuck and remained a lifelong resident.  She attended local schools and graduated from Naugatuck High School and the New Haven Plus Business School.  She worked at the Homer D. Bronson Co., Peter Paul Inc., Cadbury, Schweppes and retired from the Chittenden Insurance Group in Naugatuck.  She was a life member of Hillside Covenant Church and sang in the choir for 45 years.

Phyllis is survived by several close friends.  Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved sister, Dorothy J. Hawkins and her niece Darlene H. Bragg.

Arrangements – A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Hillside Covenant Church, Naugatuck, with the Rev. Liz Leggett officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hillside Covenant Church, 100 Hillside Avenue, Naugatuck, CT  06770.  Burial will be held at a later date in Grove Cemetery, Naugatuck. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck is assisting with arrangements.