Walter Stosuy

Walter Stosuy, 73, father, teacher, coach and friend died Wednesday Dec. 8, 2010 in West Hartford where he had made his home the past 45 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late John and Mary Mohar Stosuy, he was a graduate of Seymour High School and a 1960 graduate of Southern Connecticut State Teachers College. He was a member of the 1954 All State Football Team and after his college career played semi-pro football for the Ansonia Knights. Walt taught at Northwest Catholic High School beginning in 1962. He established the NWC football program in 1964 serving as head coach for 18 years. He also coached girls softball and boys tennis and was fondly remembered for his Drivers Ed classes. He was a CIAC Merit Award Winner, Coach of the year in 1974, holder of a 10 seasons .500+ record, a member of the NWC Alumni Hall of Fame, and a recipient of many other awards and recognitions. The Physical Education Facility at NWC, the Walter Stosuy Gym, was named in his honor. Walt endeared himself to many with a legendary sense of humor, a kind heart underneath a gruff exterior, and his genuine love of his students. He is survived by his family; sons Jon and his wife Caren of Tolland, and Alan of Hartford, his daughters, Ellyn ?Lyn? Stosuy of Farmington, Beth Guerrette and her husband Carl of Newington, and Cara Stosuy of Franklin, TN. His grandchildren; Jennifer and Lauren Stosuy, Alixandra Hryniewicki, Jason Guerrette USMC, and his wife Marissa, Aarika Guerette, his great grandson Angelo Stosuy, and soon a new great granddaughter, many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews also survive him. He also leaves his sister Sophie Potter, his sisters-in-law Ruth and Adrienne Stosuy, and his dear friend and confidant Barbara Iorillo. He was pre-deceased by his sister Helen Miles and brothers Anthony and John. Friends are invited to join Walter?s family at the celebration of his Mass of Christian Burial on Monday December 13th at 12 Noon in the Church of St. Timothy 1116 No. Main St. West Hartford. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Calling hours will be Sunday Dec. 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home 906 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, CT. The Stosuy family requests that memorial donations be made to Northwest Catholic High School for the Walter Stosuy Scholarship, Advancement Office, 29 Wampanoag Dr. West Hartford, CT 06117. Online remembrances may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

Walter Stosuy

December 8, 2010