Barbara C. Izbicki

Barbara C. Izbicki, 72, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester. A lifelong Worcester resident, she leaves behind beloved nieces and nephews in New England and Arizona; Teresa Levins, MA, Tom Brysacz, AZ; Sandra Rudzinski and husband Andy from ME; Patti Martin and husband Chris, AZ; Lynn Mizzi and husband Phil, AZ; Chet Levins and his wife Colleen, MA; Kathy Brysacz-Andrus, AZ. She also leaves great nieces and nephews; Ben and Alex Brysacz, Andy and Alix Rudzinski, Andrew and Eric Martin, Joseph Levins, and Jacob and Abbie Andrus. She was predeceased by two sisters, Shirley Brysacz of Paradise Valley, AZ, and Audrey Levins of Shrewsbury, MA. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of Leo T. and Anna (Baron) Izbicki. Ms. Izbicki was a finance professional for 35 years at State Mutual, now Hanover Insurance, in Worcester. She was a graduate of the Worcester High School of Commerce. Thoughtfulness, humor and kindness were at the center of Barbara's interaction with loved ones. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the Cape, tropical islands and Arizona to spend time with family and friends. She loved learning and graduated from Quinsigamond Community College. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, and a great bargain. Her choices were always guided by her love of family. The funeral will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., Worcester, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Sunday, May 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made " In memory of Barbara C. Izbicki", The Assumption Fund, Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.