Ninfa R. Trehubenko

Ninfa R. Trehubenko, age 99, beloved wife of the late Michael Trehubenko, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2017, at Autumn Lake Health Care in Norwalk. Mrs. Trehubenko was born on July 19, 1917 and was a daughter to the late Augusto and Priscilda Colombano. She was a professional baker and owned the Darien Bake Shop and Delite Bakery in Stamford along with her late husband.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Jeannie Gelineau of Indiantown, FL; a step-daughter, Barbara Costanzo and her husband August and their children and grandchildren; grandchildren, Janice Kern and her husband Jerome of Wilton and Jay Telesco of Norwalk; great-grandchildren, Matthew Kern, Dylan and Tyler Telesco, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was a very talented cook and loved to entertain her family and many friends.  She volunteered at many churches in both Stamford and Norwalk. She had a great sense of humor and cherished her late husband and family. Her humility, patience, love and kindness will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Friends are invited to celebrate Ninfa’s life on Thursday 10:00 AM at St. Matthew’s Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Norwalk. There are no calling hours. The Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 607 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Please visit www.norwalkfh.com for more information.