Graceann Hess, age 60 of Oxford CT passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2012 at Danbury Hospital after a short illness. Graceann was born on August 30, 1951 in NYC, NY to parents Frank and Grace (Gioia) Curzio.

Graceann worked for Union Carbide, Eveready Battery and the Taft School. She excelled at work and was highly appreciated by her co-workers, many who became lifelong friends. Graceann was enjoying retirement with her loving husband and two Labradors. She loved making great tasting meals and sharing them with family and friends.

Graceann is survived by her husband Robert Hess and his children Sue Wolford, Katy Vidmer, Bob Hess and Mary Weaver and grandchildren Tyler and Brian Wolford. She is also survived by her sister Francine, husband John and nieces Gillan, Ella and Brooke Sulinski. Graceann was loved and will be missed by many, many family and special friends.

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Memorials: none specified.

Cemetery: Cemetery Not Applicable

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Funeral: St. Thomas the Apostle

Services: A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 5, 2012 at 11am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Oxford, CT with a reception to follow

Visitation: There are no calling hours.