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Esther Zastawny Obituary

Esther A. (Pikora) Zastawny, 77, passed away November 9, 2007 in St. Vincent hospital, Worcester after a recent illness. She was the wife of the late Walter E. Zastawny for 48 years, who passed away in February of this year. Esther is survived by her three loving children, Linda A. Collette and her husband James of South Grafton, Barbara A. Zastawny and Joseph W. Zastawny both of Sutton; four grandchildren, Danielle and Michael Collette, Kristy and Steven Zastawny and several nieces and nephews. Her brother, Joseph T. Pikora passed before her. Mrs. Zastawny was born March 26, 1930 in Dudley, the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Duby) Pikora. A graduate of Bartlett High School in Webster, Class of 1947, she had worked as a secretary at Riley Stoker in Worcester prior to becoming a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Mark's Church in Sutton where she had also worked as a secretary for many years. Esther was an avid Bingo player, enjoyed traveling, and sitting outside of her home enjoying Ramshorn Pond. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday November 14th at 10 am in her Parish of St. Mark's Church, 356 Boston Road in Sutton. She will then be laid to rest with her husband in Calvary Cemetery in Dudley. All are invited to calling hours Tuesday, November 13th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm in RONEY FUNERAL HOMES OF GRAFTON, SOUTH CHAPEL, 124 Main Street, SOUTH GRAFTON. A Guest Book and directions are available at:

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Nov. 11, 2007.

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Marie Carpenter (DiNinno)

November 11, 2007

Zastawny Family,
I would like to express my condolences to you all. After spending many afternoons with Barb, and John in the yard. Your mom was a great loving person who welcomed us all.

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