Helen Zihala Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Helen Zihala of Shelton, Connecticut is shared. Helen, born on April 9, 1933, passed away on July 11, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Helen will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Helen by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Helen is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Helen’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Amos Borghi and Viola Rosetta Southard Borghi; her husband Raymond Frank Zihala; and her son David Duckworth. She is survived by: her children, Robert Duckworth (Mary) of Huntington, Leonard Duckworth of Florida, Kathleen Arendt (Enrico Barone), Sandra Tom, Tom, Bill Jennings and Family4. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
