1960 – 2013
Woodstock, CT – Stephanie “Stephie” Szafarowicz, 53, of Brickyard Rd., died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She is the loving wife of Michael Szafarowicz. Born in Worcester, MA, she is the daughter of Stephen J. Nedoroscik of Douglas, MA and the late Jane (Chojnacki) Nedoroscik.
Mrs. Szafarowicz was a 1978 graduate of St.MaryHigh School in Worcester. She worked as a manager at Ocean State Job Lot in Sturbridge.
Mrs. Szafarowicz enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking. But, above all she cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her nine grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and father, Stephie is survived by her son, David Szafarowicz of Auburn, MA; a daughter Kathryn Shead and her husband Benjamin of Thompson; a brother John Nedoroscik of Worcester, MA; her sisters Jane Gervais of Worcester,MA, and Catherine Iwanoh of Oxford, MA; her grandchildren, Joshua, Isabelle, Zachary, Raya, Teagan, Samuel, Austin, Damion, and Allysha; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased her sister Christine Buckley.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Stephie’s family from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., on Saturday May 25, 2013 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Stephen Church, 130 Old Turnpike Rd., Quinebaug, CT. Memorial donations may to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Lori & Ken LaPan
Micheal,Dave,Katie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Stephanie.
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bella & Ron
Stephanie you will always be remembered for your million dollar smile,and your happy outlook.Our condolences To Michael and all your children
Teagan and Raya
We love you Babcai and are going to miss you very much!!!! We will never forget you and your beautiful smile.
Tatiana & Boris Mankin
You are all in our prayers. Steph will be missed very much.
Judi and Richard SHILALE
To Stephie’s Family,
Our sympathy to you for your great loss. We remember Stephie as a young girl, Christine was part of our family.
You are all in our thoughts, especially her niece, Stephanie Madeline.
Richard and Judi Shilale
Auburn, MA
Gwen Boyd
So sorry to hear of this loss. Stephanie and I shared the same birthday and often got together on our day for lunch. We lost touch the past few years but I will always cherish her friendship and that special bond we shared. May God bless you all!
Joannn and Chuck Szymczak, Connie Nedoroscik
So sorry for your loss. We know what a supportive family you are and your commitment to each other must have given you great strength.
Jane Gervais
My Dearest Sister Stephanie,
There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. I miss you deeply. I know you are at peace and are with your loving family but I am sad that you were taken from us. You will always be with me and thinking of you gives me strength to make it through some days. Until we meet again, your loving sister Janie