- Date Of Birth: December 2, 1940
- Date Of Death: September 25, 2010
- State: Connecticut
Mrs. Hedwig “Hedy” Mitchell Hwoschinsky, age 69, of Orange, beloved wife of Basil “Peter” Hwoschinsky, died on September 25, 2010, at home, surrounded by her family.
Daughter of the late Jan and Karlin Rolfe Streng, she was born on December 2, 1940 in Fitchburg, MA. Hedy was an artist and educator. She was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport , and taught Art at the University of Bridgeport; Paier School of Art and Creative Arts Workshop both of New Haven; also the Guilford Handicrafts Center. She was activities director for Alzheimer’s patients at various Laurel Garden facilities. Most recently she was employed at the Jewish Home for the Elderly. She lifted many people’s spirits by playing piano and singing. She touched many lives with her paintings and works of art.
Besides her husband Peter, she is survived by her two children, Clifford J. Lindsay of Ft. Collins, CO and Christopher W. Lindsay and his wife Tina of Northford, CT. Hedy is also survived by her sister, Jude Streng of Falls Village, CT.
