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Mary A. Kryston Michalenko
1924-2010 ADAMS - Mary A. Kryston Michalenko, 85 of 35 Powers Street, died at home on Wednesday, July 28, surrounded by her five children and her beloved brother-in-law, Fr. Alexei "Tony" Michalenko.
She was born in North Adams on December 5, 1924, a daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Golebiowski) Kryston and attended St. Joseph's school in North Adams. She married Ignatius J. Michalenko October 11, 1947.
In her early years she worked for Sprague Electric and at the Mohawk Theater. For many years she worked beside her husband in their family business, Adams Specialty and Printing Company and supervised home delivery of their publication, The Shopper's Companion. She retired from Waverly-Schumacher in Adams.
She was a communicant of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Adams and a member of the Rosary Sodality and Polish Women's Alliance. She was vice president of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 1996 for several years. She and her husband co-chaired the Northern Berkshire United Way Campaign in 1974 and 75.
She was devoted to her husband, Iggy and faithfully cared for him for nine years after he suffered a disabling stroke. He died on April 12, 1997.
Mrs. Michalenko is survived by her five children, Eugene Michalenko, of Adams; Janice Hayer and her husband, Joseph of Adams, Peter Michalenko of Phoenix, Ariz., Brother Paul Michalenko, ST, PhD of Chicago, Ill. and Carol Ferrari and her husband, Michael of Walterboro, S.C. Seven grandchildren: Jason Hayer and wife, Holly of Adams, Jeffrey Hayer and wife, Linda of Redwood City, Calif., Julie Hayer Coe and husband, Daniel of Pittsfield, Jennifer Ferrari Schenck and husband, Dr. John Schenck of Columbia, S.C., Aaron Ferrari and Angela Ferrari of Charleston, S.C., Dr. Christina Ferrari and husband, Dr. Nicolas Maldonado of Port Richey, Fla. and ten great grandchildren: Courtney, Nolan, Addison, John, Ignatius and Xavier Hayer, Susanna and Emily Schenck, Nicolas Maldonado and Hayden Coe; her sister, Mildred Hanke of Adams and longtime family friend, Fr. William Burkert of Milwaukee, WI survive her as well as numerous extended family members.
She was pre-deceased by two brothers, Frank and John Kryston and cousin, Helen Kryston Kozik.
FUNERAL SERVICE: The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 31st, at 9:45 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a concelebrated Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Cheshire. Fr. Michalenko will be principal celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams.
Calling hours are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Members of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Sodality will meet at the funeral home on Friday at 3:45 PM to pay their respects and recite the Rosary.
Memorial donations may be made to the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, or to any charity of the donor's choice, through the funeral home.
To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.apsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Michalenko
Lois (Pinsonnault) Carrier
August 3, 2010
Dearest Carol, Paul, Janice, Peter and Eugene
When I heard of your Mom's passing, it brought back a flood of memories of Pine/West Pine Street. We were so blessed to have such a close-knit neighborhood. Those loving memories will be a part of us forever as will the love that your Mom and Dad instilled in all of you.
Please accept my Sincerest Condolences.
Neal Sullivan
August 1, 2010
Dear Paul, Carol, Peter, Janice and Eugene,
I have just heard about the passing of your Mom. I was so sadden to hear the news. As you know I am a man of few words and there are so few words to ease your pain, but your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom is now with God but her love for you will be with you all for always.
My sincere condolences,
Dot Wandrei
August 1, 2010
Hi Eugene-
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 31, 2010
To all who loved Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will forever be in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Tom & Claire Nowicki
Susan Massaconi
July 31, 2010
Condolences to the Michalenko family..Mary was a wonderful woman & I will never forget her. Blessings, Susan Massaconi
Joe Santelli
July 30, 2010
Eugene & the entire Michalenko Family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I hope that you will find solice and fortitude in the happy memories and that God will keep you in this time of trial.
With sympathy,
Lynne (Sullivan) Barboza
July 30, 2010
Dear Carol, Paul,Peter, Janice and Eugene,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I often think about the old neighborhood and the fun we had and the closeness of the families.
What a legacy Mary and Iggy have left in all of their family.
My sincere condolences to all of you,
July 30, 2010
Dear Eugene, Janice and Joe:
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother lived a long life and left a wonderful legacy of children.
Sincere Sympathy,
Pauline Green
July 30, 2010
My prayers are with you during this time of your sorrow.
Ann Marie Adamczyk.niece
July 30, 2010
Janice and Eugene: my sincerest condolences to you and the entire family on the loss of your mom.
Bernard Fryc
July 30, 2010
Eugene - I was sorry to read of your mother's passing. I am in Sweden but wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. May god bless you all.
Janice Messer
July 29, 2010
Dear Eugene and all the family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I am so glad I saw her not long ago. I fondly remember her and your Dad back in the 40s and 50s, and also met you all when you were small.
My deep and sincere sympathy,
Vicki (Piekos) Zabawa
Southampton, MA
Joe Michalenko
July 29, 2010
Dear Carol, Paul, Peter, Janice and Eugene,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom.
We shared many good times with your parents and your family.
I enjoyed meeting your parents in Atlantic City and Las Vegas and remember how much your Mom helped your Dad during those visits.
May you celebrate her life on Saturday with the rest of the family and friends.
You are in our prayers.
With much love and Aloha,
Uncle Joe, Ewa Beach, Hawaii
July 29, 2010
Gene and all the rest of the family. Our condolences. We knew most of you at one time or another. Terry worked for Iggy and Mary on THE SHOPPER'S COMPANION. God Bless You All.
Love, Charlie and Terry Hoye, Hobbs, New Mexico
William Kolis, Jr.
July 29, 2010
Eugene, Peter, Paul, Janice and Carol:
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was one of the sweetest persons I ever had the pleasure to meet. I am sure her passing has touched all of you deeply. Now is the time to lean on your family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Peter Tomyl
July 29, 2010
Eugene, Janice and Family –
On the loss of your Mother.
Although there is little consolation in a note, I want you to know that my thoughts are with you at his sad time. If I knew the magic words that could comfort you at a time like this, I would write them here. You will miss her, but time will bring comfort in the fond memories of a rich full life you shared as a family. Please accept my sincere condolence and call me if there is anything I can do.
Vince Moderski
July 29, 2010
Carol and Eugene -
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Andy and Debbie Gigliotti
July 29, 2010
To all of Mary's family and friends our deepest condolences. R.I.P. Mary
July 29, 2010
Carol, Mike and family, We were are very saddened to hear of Mary's passing. We have fond memories of times we shared. Our condolences to you all. Betty Delisle, Kathy , Rosie and families.
Lucille McLear
July 29, 2010
my deepest sympathy, to all the family. Mary was a wonderful woman, I remember her well, and she will be in my prayers.
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