Mary Jo Zukowski, 82, long time resident of Windsor Locks, CT, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She was born on October 28, 1936. She had a long career as a case worker for the Department of Social Services, and also worked at Hartford Jai Alai. Mary cherished her time spent with family. She also enjoyed many games of Setback, Mahjong and Cribbage with her friends and her vacations with Louise and Pierre at Hampton Beach, NH. Mary was a member of St. Mary Church and often visited to light candles. She is now reunited with her dear dogs Savannah and Monique who were the loves of her life. Mary is survived by her children, Michael Gaudreau of Windsor Locks and Debra Gaudreau of West Hartford; her grandchildren, James Gaudreau and his partner Vesana Sam, and Andrea Kanapicki; her great grandson, Jacob; her brother, William Arp, and her dear friends, Little Mary Jo, Tori, Pat, Marlene, and Shirley. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family for visitation on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 4 – 6 pm at the Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 17 at 10:00 am. at St. Mary Church, 42 Spring St, Windsor Locks. Please meet at the church. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.