WATERBURY — Mrs. Kathleen A. (DiChiara) Liedlich, 67, of Waterbury, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert A. Liedlich.

Kathleen was born in Waterbury on July 19, 1947, daughter of the late Michael A. and Theresa (Clemente) DiChiara Sr. She graduated from Wilby High School.

She was a proud homemaker and mother. She was a lover of animals and was especially fond of her dog Tika. She enjoyed trips to the casino, shopping and most importantly spending time with family.

Besides her husband Bob of 47 years, she leaves her daughter who she loved and adored, Tina M. Liedlich and her boyfriend Karl Jensen of Waterbury; a brother, Michael A. DiChiara Jr. of Powder Springs, Ga.; a sister, Diana T. Benson and her husband Gary of Meriden; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements: Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, to Our Lady of Lourdes Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery in Waterbury. Calling hours will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

For more info or to send E-Condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com