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2013

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Stephanie Bystrek Obituary

Stephanie (Cyrulik) Bystrek, 101, widow of Anthony Bystrek of Middletown and Cobalt, entered into God's care on Monday (October 28, 2013). Born in Middletown, CT on March 10, 1912, she was the daughter of Pauline (Bish) Cyrulik and Walter Cyrulik. Stephanie was a member of St. Mary's Church in Middletown and a member of the Ladies Guild and Rosary Society. She cooked the most delicious meals. However, her greatest talent was baking those chiffon cakes, and mile high lemon meringue pies and cheesecakes.
She is survived by her three sons, John Bystrek and his wife Carole of Cobalt, Anthony Bystrek and his wife Laura, and Robert Bystrek, all of Portland. Her five grandchildren, Brian, Bonnie, Mary Ann, Bobby and Matthew, three great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Cooper and Macie Bystrek. Her sisters, Mary Tomczak and Veronica Kolenda, both of Middletown and her brothers, John Cyrulik of Middletown, Edward Cyrulik of Portland, and Stanley Cyrulik of Waterford. She was predeceased by her sister Helen Malinowski, and brothers, Francis and Adolp Cyrulik. The family appreciates the wonderful care from the nurses, aides and other staff at Cobalt Health Care during her four year stay.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:45 am from Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown followed by a 10:30 am Funeral Liturgy at St. Mary Church in Middletown. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street in Middletown TODAY from 5 to 7 p.m. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Middletown Press from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2013.

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John * Willa Roberts

October 31, 2013

Dear Matt and family
Willa and I are very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one. My God give you the strength to carry on as she would want you to do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John And Willa Roberts

October 31, 2013

To Robert Bystrek,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My thoughts are with you a
and your Family.
In Sympathy,
Renata Piech

Ron & Michelle Footit

October 31, 2013

John, Carol, Brian and Bonnie. We are so sorry for your loss, Stephanie was a wonderful person and we believe she lived wonderful life, God rest her sole.

October 30, 2013

Tony and Laura So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely Richard and Dorrie Marino.

Donna Duteau

October 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Donna and Steve Duteau

Angella Morgan

October 30, 2013

Mary Ann, my condolence to you and your family in the passing of your grandmother. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

October 29, 2013

Dear Matt and the Bystrek Family, we have you in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy , Enrico and Corinne Montepara

Debbie James

October 29, 2013

Bonnie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

October 29, 2013

To the Bystrek family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Bill and Mary Ley
East Hampton

Jane Lewkowicz

October 29, 2013

Bystrek family I am so deeply saddened on the passing of Cioci Stephie. She was the best Aunt a person could have. She has left me with so many wonderful memories that I will never forget. I know she will be watching over all of us along with John and my dad.

October 29, 2013

Sympathy to all ! Stephie was a sweet lady. Bud and Lori Footit

Thomas and Patricia Inglis

October 29, 2013

Dear Johnny and Carole and your entire family. Tommy and I were so sorry to read of the death of your beloved mom. How fortunate that you were able to have your mom and grandma with you for all these years, although there is never enough of time to have your mom and grandma with you.
Our love and prayers are with you all .
Very sincerely , Tommy and Patty Inglis

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