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Sylvia Popiela Obituary
Survivors include Tim and Diane Popiela and granddaughter, Katie, of Hawthorne, N.J.; Rick and Sandy DePirro of Citrus Springs; grandson, Rob and great-grandson, Sky of Seattle, Wash.; granddaughters, Tracy and Heather Staniszewski, of Atlanta, Ga.; grandson, Rick and Chrissy DePirro of Knoxville, Tenn.
A funeral Mass of remembrance will be at Elizabeth Ann Seton in Citrus Springs, 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. The family wishes to thank everyone who knew her for all the kindness they showed Sylvia over the last several years.
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January 19, 2013
Sandy and Rick. We are very sorry for your loss and you have our sincere condolences. When we first met your mom she welcomed us into her home and treated us just like family. She had a smile that would warm one's heart. Sylvia and Leo are now together forever.
With Our Love, Joe and Joy
Tracy Staniszewski
January 18, 2013
She was a great woman and loved crazy daisies :)
Paula Martinez
January 17, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I know you can't replace a mother but she is at peace now.
Kathy and Tony
January 17, 2013
Deepest sympathy and prayers to your whole family.
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Cora and Steve Smith
January 17, 2013
Sandy and Rick, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother, and my new friend Sylvia. She didn't even mind that at first I called her Sonia. She was such a great lady and will be missed very much! We are available for you at this time of loss, well actally anytime.
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