Alexandra V. KOCHANEK

KOCHANEK, Alexandra V.


Alexandra (Alice) V. (Dardzienski) Kochanek, 94, of Wethersfield, beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Kochanek, passed away peacefully on Friday (October 25th, 2013). Born June 6, 1919, in Taunton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Ostalecki) Dardzienski. She and her family called Wethersfield home for over 60 years. After graduating from Hartford High School in 1936, Alexandra began a long respected career with the Aetna Life and Casualty Co. She was a member of the Aetna's Women's Club, holding several offices including Club President. She was a devote communicant of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church and an active member of its Ladies Guild. Alexandra was honored to serve as a Eucharistic Minister, distributing Holy Communion to patients at Hartford Hospital. She was also a volunteer with the Wethersfield Historical Society, serving in many capacities including working in the gift shop. Alexandra's most rewarding and joyful time was spent with the residents at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor in New Britain, where she started the "Polish Hour", a time for singing songs from Polish villages. Alexandra was recognized by the Hartford Courant in 1992, for the joy this brought to the residents when they performed. Alexandra will be greatly missed by her loving family; son, Joseph J. Kochanek Jr. and his wife Janice of Rocky Hill; daughter, Anne and her husband Dr. Edward Toffolon of Farmington; six adoring grandchildren; Gail and Bob Saucier of Rocky Hill, Jody Kochanek and Hugh John Shannon of Waterford, Anna and Brian Carnelli of Rocky Hill, Amy and John Dolan of Redding, MaryJo and Kerry Sheltra of Rocky Hill, Rebecca and Darren James of New Jersey; fifteen cherished great grandchildren; Allison, Jacquelin, Bobby, Jessica, Cole, Carley, Kevin, Kyle, Jake, Zack, Liam, Aoife, Josh, Alyssa and Noah; her beloved niece Joanne Morin and nephew Jim Buteau and their families and finally her devoted caregivers; Czeslawa, Danuto and Maria with their love and endless hard work, Alexandra was able to live out her life in her home that she cherished so much. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her three brothers; John, Walter, and Stanley Jr., two sisters, Joanne Rausch and Anne Buteau Jaworski. Alexandra's family would also like to thank the Hospice team from Interim Healthcare especially Elaine Masley RN and Rev. Kurt Satherlie for their support and care of Alexandra and her family.
Friends and relatives may pay their respects Monday October 28, 2013 from 4-7p.m. at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Rd., Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Alexandra's life will be held Tuesday October 29, 2013 at 10 a.m. in SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, 63 Popieluszko Court, Hartford. All are asked to go directly to church. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery (Section M extension), 1 Cottage Grove Rd., Bloomfield. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations are made in Alexandra's name to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church Fund, 55 Charter Oak Ave., Hartford, CT 06106. To extend online condolences or for further information, please visit farleysullivan.com.