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Kathleen SKOWRONEK Obituary





SKOWRONEK, Kathleen

On the morning of Sunday, (September 29, 2013), Kathleen Skowronek, 69, of East Hartford, CT, beloved wife of Henry Skowronek, passed away peacefully, in Boston, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born August 9, 1944 in Hartford, CT, to the late Marion (Rock) Sperry and Archibald Sperry. Kathy graduated Hartford Public High, Class of 1963 and moved to East Hartford in 1968, where she resided for 45 years. Kathy was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Always baking, cooking, attending ball games and performances. She enjoyed all kinds of music and spent time attending concerts and shows. She will be most remembered for her devotion to her husband and family. Making every family occasion and holiday special. Her generosity and patience with her children and grandchildren and lovingly taking care of her own parents. In addition to her husband Henry of 49 years, Kathy will be dearly missed by her son Mark and his wife, Susan of East Hartford, her daughter Michelle St. Amand and her husband Kevin of South Windsor, her four beautiful grandchildren Mara Skowronek, Alexander Skowronek, Jake St. Amand, Max St. Amand, her cousins Carol Miler, Marion and John Losty and Gary and Jackie Donofrio.
Friends and family are welcome to gather on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108 with a Funeral Service beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Hartford, CT. Calling hours will be Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence and visit Kathy's tribute, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 8, 2013.

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Kathleen Simeone

October 9, 2013

Mark, Sue, Alex, Henry and family, we will be thinking and praying for you during this difficult time. We're so sorry for your loss. The Simeone Family

Debbie Crandall

October 9, 2013

Mark, Sue, Mara, & Alexander, Words cannot truly express our heartfelt sympathies. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kevin & Debbie Crandall and Family

Stacy Krechko

October 8, 2013

Mark, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Your in my prayers during this difficult time.
Stacy Ghagan-Krechko

October 8, 2013

Mark and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at such a difficult time.
Joe Maglio

October 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, your friends in Plant Operations & Maintenance

October 7, 2013

Cathy, you will be missed by all of us especially at all the family gatherings.
With all our sincere heartfelt sympathy to you Henry, Mark, Susan, Mara & Alexander, also Michelle, Kevin, Jake and Max. Bill & Irene Pagano.

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