Sophie Simcik Obituary

SIMCIK, Sophie (Parda) Sophie (Parda) Simcik, 91, of New Britain Passed away Monday (December 29, 2008). Sophie is the widow of Joseph Simcik. She was born in New Britain and attended local schools and graduated from New Britain Senior High School. Sophie was a member of Saint Joseph Church, Saint Joseph Rosary Guild, and the choir and prayed the rosary at The Andrew Health Care for many years for the patients. Sophie was an avid organic gardener, loved canning and winning ribbons at the Berlin Fair. Sophie is survived by two sons; Ronald Simcik and his wife Pam of Racine WI, Joseph Simcik of Sandisfield MA, three daughters; Janet Klim of New Britain, Judith Reiter of Los Angeles CA., and Florence Linder and her husband Armand of New Britain, a loving sister Helen Simcik of Kensington, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She also leaves several nieces and nephews and many friends She was predeceased by a brother Joseph Parda and two sisters, Veronica Molnar and Genevieve Parda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10 a.m. at Saint Joseph Church, 195 South Main Street, New Britain, Saturday Jan. 3. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery New Britain. Friends may call at The Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, New Britain, Friday from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Sophie Simcik

10 Entries

Ronald Simcik

January 21, 2009

dear mom, You were quite the naturalist. You knew the name of every bird. I loved your wild/pet snake in the compost pile. You showed me how to grow sprouts in the window. you told me to stay away from processed foods and you taught me how to cook good foods- thank you. Your polish breads were always the best. You never taught me Polish. Ah, well i'll probably never get over there to visit anyway. Well, rest in peace ol' buddy. Your son, Ronald. P. S. I forgot the fish. When i would bring a day's catch home, as macho as i am i just never appreciated blood and guts. But you would always clean and cook /
'em. Deidrah and Kristi "heped" They would get the tooth brush and clean the teeth. These kinds of memories of you will always be special.

Janet Klim

January 4, 2009

Mommy I miss you. Thank you so much for all that you did for me.
I will always love and remember you. Your Janet

Karen Downing

January 1, 2009

As the oldest granddaughter, I have good memories of Easter with Grandma Sophie. Her many ribbons at the Berlin Fair were an accomplishment to be proud of. I will really miss you Grandma. With Love from your Granddaughter, Karen Downing

Karen with Grandma Christmas 2006

Karen Downing

January 1, 2009

Karen Downing

January 1, 2009

I am the oldest grandchild of Sophie and have many good memories of celebrating Easter with her and my family. I am also so proud of the many ribbons she won at the Berlin Fair for her many canned goods. Two months ago, I lost my full-time office job due to the bad economy. The one good thing about it was that I was able to spend a bit more time with Grandma. I enjoyed giving her a manicure and helping her write her Christmas cards. I love you and will really miss you Grandma. With love from your Granddaughter, Karen Downing

Janet Rivera

January 1, 2009

Sophie was our neighbor for six years until we recently moved a year ago she loved coming to our gatherings and parties .She enjoyed our picnics in our backyard and danced at my daughter Crystal's sweet sixteen Party along with Joey,Florence and Armand. She enjoyed a good party. She was always full of energy and spunk. I always liked to bring over a Puerto Rican traditional dish boiled green bananas with chicken gizzards. She loved them. I will always think of her when I make it. Sophie you will be missed. Florence and Armand you gave your all to take care of her You are a great loving daughter Florence and know now that she is at peace. We Love you all. Walter, Janet,Gabriel,Crystal,and Melody Rivera

Elle Smith Fagan

December 31, 2008

Dear Friends and Family of Sophie,
Florence and Armand Linder have blessed me with friendship for several years now, and in social and church things, Sophie was often there and always charmed. We prayed in the light of Holiday candles at her home, and laughed at happy moments at other events. We shared secrets about making butter lambs, a favorite in my Mother's family as well!

My own Grandmother on my Father's side, was a tiny dolly, like Sophie, and long passed, so Sophie won me instantly.
In Kristi's description of her special moments with her Grandmother, the words were so like my own, and how special in memory alive, till this day, so many years later.

Sophie was a spirit and a May born!

Such people always stay happily alive in memory, and bring a tiny bit of special grace, forever.

God bless all of you at this special time!
Elle Smith Fagan
the Lulajze page at my site, with other Polish links to maybe help , right now -
http://www.ellefagan.com/familysite/lulajze.html

Rebecca posing with our butter lamb, Easter 2008

Kristi Kenefick

December 31, 2008

As a child, I was very lucky to have a gramma like Sophie. I looked forward to going to her house for sleepovers. Every night, she would tell me stories about her childhood, and how different things were. I would ask to hear my favorites over and over, and she loved to tell them. We would also spend time in her garden, which in its day, was huge. When the crop came in, I would help her can her veggies and make jellies. Everyone loved her canned foods. She was a big winner at the fair, and friends and family were thrilled when she brought her prize winning foods to a party.
We spent a lot of time enjoying nature in her yard as well. We would catch fireflies, listen to the Bob-o-links, and sit on the covered front porch during thunderstorms.
Gramma will always have a place of honor at the Easter dinner table. She taught me how to make her famous butter lambs (which are quite a conversation piece for those who experience them the first time). I will carry on her butter lamb tradition and teach my daughter so Sophie's beautiful work and spirit will live on for generations to come.

I love you Gramma.
Goodbye.
Kristi

Heather & Michael Callahan

December 31, 2008

Dear Kristi and family,

We are very sorry about the loss of your grandmother. She sounded like a very charismatic lady! Grandmothers are one of life's greatest gifts, so we're sure your happy memories will always make you smile. You have our heartfelt sympathy.

Rebecca and Great Grannie at a party

Rebecca Kenefick

December 31, 2008

Dear Great Grannie,
I love you. I wish you were still alive. I can remember how much fun
we had together at your 90th birthday party.
Love Rebecca Kenefick

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