With profound sadness, we are announcing the passing of Victoria D. Strich on October 14, 2026 at an

age of 97 in Fort Myers, FL. Victoria was born in Naugatuck, CT to Ludwig and Mary Dulepski. She was a

strong and determined woman who enjoyed life. She will be dearly missed by her family and many

friends. Victoria and her late husband Alek are survived by her daughter Nancy Mattfeld (husband

William Mattfeld) and son Gregory Strich (wife Deborah Strich). She is also survived by her brother, Edward Dulepski; grandsons

William Mattfeld, Michael Mattfeld, Jeffrey Strich (wife Michelle Strich) and Matthew Strich (wife

Megan Strich) and great grandchildren Amalie Strich, Mia Strich, Austin Strich and Max Strich.

Donations may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Society or American Heart Association

in her memory.