Photo courtesy of Rigby Harting and Hagan Funeral Home - Media
Media, Pennsylvania
1927 - 2015
1927 ? 2015
NADINE DOPIRAK FETSKO, RN, mom of seven
Nadine M. Fetsko (nee Dopirak), 88, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully at home with her family and a close family friend, Meg Salinis, on June 1, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Chester, PA, Nadine was the daughter of the late Mary (nee Bacha) and Paul Dopirak. She graduated Chester High School in 1944, at age 17, and was a draftsman at Baldwin Locomotive Works for one year until she was old enough to enter nursing school. She joined The U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps program in 1945 and was graduated from the Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia in 1948. She specialized in geriatrics and worked at the Belvedere Nursing Home and also practiced private duty health care prior to retirement.
Nadine was the loving wife of John J. Fetsko, to whom she was married for 66 years and who survives her; and the beloved mother of seven children, six of whom survive her: Nadine E. Fetsko of Newtown, PA; Kathleen (Michael) Petrie of Swarthmore, PA; John (Esther) Fetsko of Middletown, PA; David (Susan) Fetsko of Claymont, DE; Nancy (Scott) Soma of Media, PA; and Michael (Christopher) Fetsko of San Francisco, CA. She is also survived by her sister Helen (Danny) Kuryea of Brookhaven, PA; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Nadine was predeceased by her son, Paul Andrew Fetsko and her sister, Mary Dopirak Tassoni.
Nadine was a Den Mother and a volunteer for Community Concerts & Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and her favorite soaps. Nadine cherished her traditional Sunday dinners and time spent with her large family and many dear friends.
Visitation is Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA, followed by Mass at 11:00 am. Interment is at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Sproul Rd., Broomall, PA.
Donations in the name of Nadine Dopirak Fetsko ?48 may be made to Jefferson Diploma Nurses Alumni Association, 130 South 9th Street, Suite 864, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
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Thinking of Nadine and what a wonderful women she was. She took care of our mother Barb for many years and was a great companion and caregiver. She was a real blessing to our family and friend and we were so lucky to know her. But I must say I think of her daily when I remember to unplug the toaster! Love to all
Ellen Gucciardi
May 28, 2022 | Friend
Our sincere sympathy. from your long term and high school classmate ,, Frank Behm
frank and ann behm
June 06, 2015 | Wilmington De 19803, DE
MRS Fetsko was always so kind and nice to me. I have so many fond memories down at the Fetsko house. My prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Jamie Tedesco
June 06, 2015
Sorry for your lost
I loved her like a mother
My prayers are with you
Tim tedesco
Tim Tedesco
June 06, 2015 | Media
Nadine always made me feel like I was one of the family. Great memories from the "South 40." Good Family,Food and Fun. You will be greatly missed. Diane
June 05, 2015
Nadine was a true friend and compainion to my mom Barbara Gucciardi. She was a very loving and kind person to all of our family and she and your family will be in our prayers... Ellen Gucciardi
June 04, 2015
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Mrs. Fetsko was as fine a woman as I have ever known.
Janet Berry
June 04, 2015
Crochet Pattern:
Mom was an elegant pattern constructed by the strongest of thread, (Character).
In all its colors, (her Favorite Blue)
It was the diverse stitches that lead.(children)
What made her pattern so unique,interesting and chic (sunday dinners)
was the consistency it was woven (traditions),
For the various designs to peak,(families).
It was a long time in the making and done with love and care, (family time)
but at the end it was a master...
Esther Fetsko
June 04, 2015 | Media, PA
Mrs. Fetsko was a beautiful person, inside and out! She embodied the true meaning of the word "Trooper". Even though she already had seven children of her own, she always made me feel like I was her eighth, as she did for all Friends of the family! All were welcome in her home! She will live on in so many of my childhood memories!
I truely feel honored to have felt her love as part of her "extended" Family. My Prayers go out to the family as well as everyone that was blessed to know Dear...
Peg Murray
June 03, 2015 | Aston, PA
