Lorraine Irene (Pilkonis) Schultz, 89, long time resident of Middletown, beloved wife of John Schultz, Jr., for 66 years, passed away January 20, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. A terrible loss to everyone who knew and loved her.

She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Constance (Ciss) Pilkonis. Born February 22, 1933, she was a member of the class of 1950 of New Britain High School. Laurie, to those who knew her, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She worked for Long Lane School for the Dept. of Children & Families as an Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent, State of Connecticut for 22 years. After retirement, she loved to travel and had a passion for bingo.

She is survived by her husband, John, daughters, Nancy Deegan and husband Robert, Karen Cimino and husband Michael, Donna Kirkby and husband Peter; son, William Schultz and wife Wendy; sisters, Patricia Rametta and Gail Rametta; grandchildren, Aaron Deegan, Lynsey Kirkby, Mackenzie, Keaton, and Carson Schultz; along with many nieces and nephews.  She had a fond connection to in-laws, Ted and Christine Schultz and family of Arizona.

Special thanks to the staff at Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center for their excellent service and care.

Her Funeral Liturgy will be held Thursday (Jan. 26 ^th ) at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, Westfield St., Middletown.  Burial will be at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill.  Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or at https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1 . To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com .