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Mary Szlinsky Obituary

SZLINSKY Mary Varga Szlinsky, age 92, of Fairfield, wife of the late William Szlinsky, passed away peacefully on July 13, with her family by her side. Born and raised in Hungary, Mary was a Fairfield Town resident for nearly sixty years. She had worked for the Dictaphone Corp of Bridgeport until her retirement. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Adano of Bridgeport and a son William ( Bob ) Szlinsky and his wife Gail of Bridgeport. Mary was a loving and devoted grandmother to Chantel Upchurch and her husband Mark of Fairfield, Anthony Tranquillo III of Fairfield, Tara Moreno and her husband Antonio of Stratford, Aaron Szlinsky of CA, Bobby and Jason of MA and Errol of Florida. She also leaves behind her precious great-grandchildren Eli William Upchurch, Luca Eve Upchurch, Anthony Tranquillo IV, Kiara Jade Moreno, Abby, Katie, Matthew, Tori, Gabriella, Elizabeth, Meara and Bridget. A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday ( TODAY ) at 2:30pm in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. There will no prior calling hours. Her family would also like to thank the nurses, caregivers, kitchen staff and everyone at the Carolton on Windsor Wing who has made her long stay there as pleasant as possible. To sign an online register or get directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com " Weep not for me my loved ones for I am now at rest; God gave me a long and wonderful life, now it's my turn to be His guest. Do not weep for me for I shall never die, as long as You remember me with a smile and sigh "

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jul. 17, 2012.

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Kathy Alaimo

July 18, 2012

Shirley & Bob,my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. My Mom(Kate Hassay) and I have so many memories of your Mom. All the visits and cooking the Hungarian dishes.Now the two good friends are together.

Marylee Taylor

July 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. I will always have fond memories of Mary. To this day I can not eat a Hungarian cookie without thinking of her. May your memories bring you comfort and joy.

Kathie M. Upchurch

July 17, 2012

Shirley, Chantel and family, I am sadden to hear of the loss of Mary. I'm glad to have met her and recall being in Mark and Chantel's kitchen with her, talking over hard rolls and cheese in the mornings. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Billy & Marianna Hofmiller

July 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mary Toth Sandor

July 17, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charlene & Mark Goodfellow

July 17, 2012

Our thoughts are with you at this time. With deepest of Sympathy to the entire family. Your Mom/ Grandmother will be forever missed.

Deb Rubenstein

July 17, 2012

My condolences to Shirley and Bob and their families. I will always remember my Aunt Bertha and your Mom, chatting away. I have good memories of our families getting together. I will be with you at the service today in thought.
Love,
Debby Strba Rubenstein

The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home

July 17, 2012

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