Theodora A. Burtis

It is with great sadness that the family of Theodora (Teddi) A. Burtis, 82, of Seymour, announces her passing at home, peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones, on December 8, 2025. Born in Stamford, Connecticut on May 16, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Mae and Theodore Coppola. Teddi was a graduate of J.M. Wright Technical School, where she completed her certification in Cosmetology and worked for many years at Vincent Richards and Creations by Kathleen Salon. She dedicated her life to her family and cherished her role as a mother, grandmother, and friend. Teddi is survived by her children; Valoree Duquette of Fort Mill, SC, David W. Burtis III of Seymour, and Andrea Velez of Stamford. She is also survived by her daughter in-law, Janaye Burtis, and sons in-law Scott Duquette and Esteban Velez, as well as her beloved six grandchildren: Alexandrea Velez, David W. Burtis IV, Ryan Burtis, Grayson Duquette, Nora Duquette, and Nicholas Duquette. Teddi was predeceased by her husband, David W. Burtis Jr. and grandson Esteban Velez Jr. Calling hours will be held at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, in Stamford. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, New Canaan.