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Irene Fabijanczuk Obituary

Irene P. Fabijanczuk, 87, of Rockville, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, with her family by her side.

She was born Jan. 31, 1926, in Rockville to the late Anthony and Anna (Nowicki) Polinski. She had worked for many years at both Pratt & Whitney and the Phoenix Co. She was very involved in her community, including the Girl Scouts, bingo, and especially liked to polka dance. She was an avid reader, loved puzzles, and was a talented seamstress.

She is survived by her daughters, Carol Fabijanczuk of Ellington and Lisa Riordan of South Windsor; her grandchildren, Kathryn, Timothy, and Heather Riordan; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, John, in 2007; and her son-in-law, James Riordan, in 2011; her brothers, Theodore and Henry Polinski; and Henry's wife Sophie.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St., Rockville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. following the calling hour at St. Joseph Church, 33 West St., Rockville. Burial will follow at Grove Street Cemetery, Rockville.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Visting Nurse Association, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066.

For online condolences please visit

www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

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

Published by Journal Inquirer from Oct. 25 to Oct. 29, 2013.

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Mark Guertin

October 27, 2013

Carol and family I just want send you my Condolences and sympathies to you on your loss You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ginny Banks

October 26, 2013

Carol and family:

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ginny Banks

Kathy Sousa

October 25, 2013

Carol & family: I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kathy Sousa(aetna)

October 25, 2013

Carol, Lisa, and Family, my thoughts a prayers are with you
Diane Bligh

Lisa Latulippe-McCarthy

October 25, 2013

Carol, Lisa and Family,
So sorry for you loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marilyn and Vicki Arnum

October 25, 2013

To Carol and Lisa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Keep you hand in God's hand and He will comfort you.

Cheryl, Dave, Kevin, Carl Cormier

October 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa and Carol at this difficult time!

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