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Stella Wasko Obituary

Wasko, Stella Lalik.
Stella Lalik Wasko, age 91, of Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital. Stella was born on August 2, 1924 in Utica, NY, to the late Albert and Mary (Konnir) Lalik, and has been a long time Stratford resident. She worked for Alexander's Department Store for twenty-five years, Bridgeport Lumber for ten years, and retired from Big Y. Stella enjoyed cooking and gardening and taking trips to the Casino with her daughter, above all else she loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sister. Survivors include her devoted children, Albert Wasko (Caryl Lucchesi) of Danbury, Beverly Kochiss (Vic Licari) of Stratford and Kathleen Potocik (David) of Georgia, 7 cherished grandchildren, Stephanie Cooper, Scott Kochiss (Kate), Kelly Hill (Gary), Lisa Kochiss, Brad Potocik, Lauren Potocik, Andrea Chavov (Kelly), 5 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Matthew, Evan, Isabella, and Julie, a sister, Helen Krutz (John), and a special nephew, Ron Krutz, and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Stella was pre-deceased by her siblings, John, Joe, Mitchell, and Mary. Funeral services will take place on Friday, April 15th at 12 Noon in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Friends may greet her family on Friday from 10 a.m. –12 Noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in Stella's memory to Smilow Cancer Center www.givetoynhh.org/donate For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com

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Published by Connecticut Post on Apr. 14, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Stella Wasko

16 Entries

Julie Markarian

April 30, 2016

I am so sorry to here of Stellas passing. Her and my grandma were friends (Celia D'Andrea)

April 24, 2016

To the family of Stella: My heartfelt condolences to your family. My daughter and I met Stella in 2001 when we moved to Monroe and Stella was working at the Big Y. My daughter was 2 years old then and Stella friended both of us. She was kind, funny and full of life. She always remembered us with a card at Christmas - even this past year. My daughter is now 16 and we both remember her fondly. She was a lovely lady.

M F

April 22, 2016

Dear Scott and family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother/grandmother/great-grandmother's passing. She was one of the nicest and most friendliest person I've met and spoke to.

Jennifer Stritch

April 16, 2016

Dear Lisa and family: I am so sorry to read of the death of your grandmother, mother and great-grandmother. We remember you speaking about her with great love and a lot of laughter. You're in our thoughts and prayers over the coming days.

Angela (Garufi) Borack

April 15, 2016

To the family of Stella I offer my deepest condolences. Stella was my first boss at Alexander's while in high school. She supported me through my many roles at the store. She was a hard worker and loved every minute of it even "sidewalk sale day". She passed her work ethic on to many of us throughout the years. I will always remember her getting the greatest joy when she would beat us at setback during our dinner hour. May God Bless & comfort all of you during this difficult time.

Angela Borack (Garufi)

April 15, 2016

To the family of Stella, I offer my heartfelt condolences. Stella was my first boss at Alexander's while in high school. She worked so hard and enjoyed every minute of it. She passed on her strong work ethic to many of us throughout the years. She supported me through my various roles at the store and enjoyed beating many of us at set back. I have so many fond memories of her (especially sidewalk sales). I'm so grateful I got to spend some time with her a few months back at one of our reunions. May God Bless & comfort all of you during this difficult time.

April 15, 2016

To the Family of Stella I offer my heartfelt condolences. Stella was my first boss at Alexander's and I learned from the best. She supported me through my various roles at the store. I'm so grateful I got to spend time with her a few months back at one of our reunions. God Bless & comfort all of you.
Angie (Garufi) Borack

Pamela Rolfe-DiBartolomeo

April 14, 2016

Stella was my boss for 11 years. Right out of high school. She was always there for me. She helped me learn all about retail. I worked all over the store. She attended my wedding. and arranged my shower. We were like family. I will miss her dearly. I just started on face book with her. RIP.

Peter Garneau

April 14, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathy.....Stella was a great person and a real trooper. So happy I got to see her again after 30 years this past November at the Alexander's reunion. May she rest in peace She will always be in your heart.

Neil Przybylinski

April 14, 2016

Stella was my last "Boss" before Uncle Sam in 1969. Her family be at peace knowing the love and joy she gave to family and friends

Neil Przybylinski

April 14, 2016

I worked for Stella at Alexander's. She was my last "Boss" before Uncle Sam in 1969. To her family, be at peace knowing the love and joy she brought to family and friends

B M

April 14, 2016

My condolences to the family, for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort, Ps.83 : 18, Comfort you and yours during your time of mourning.

James Garbien

April 14, 2016

Dear Friends..All I can I say is that Stella was the sweetest person inside and out..So full of life with the greatest smile and laugh...I just want ya'll to know how much I loved that woman. She was my second "Mom"..Love,Jamesy..

Donna Nelson

April 14, 2016

Bev and family - So sorry for your loss. Stella was one in a million. You are all in my prayers

Donna Nelson

April 14, 2016

Bev and family - So sorry for your loss. Stella was one in a million!
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Deb Mancini

April 13, 2016

Bev, Vic , Scott and Kate... Joe and I are extremely saddened to of Stella's passing. She was just the sweetest little old lady (who didn't act old) that I knew. I always looked forward to her smiling face each week.

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