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Sophia Machrowicz Obituary

SOPHIA K. (NEE JARA) MACHROWICZ Oct. 13, 2006. Age 98. Beloved wife of the late former Congressman representing Hamtramck, MI. and the Detroit area from 1950-1961 and Federal Judge from 1961-1970 Thaddeus Machrowicz. Loving daughter of the late Casmier & the late Katherine Jara. Dearest mother of Tod & Don Machrowicz. Dear mother-in-law of Roberta & Jeanne. Also survived by 4 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Irene (the late Frank) Berlin, Ervin (Helen) Jara, Alice (Albert) Parnis & the late Edward Jara. Sophia graduated from Detroit Conservatory of Music and attended Wayne State University. She was a member of the Polish National Alliance, Polish Aid Society, and Polish Woman's Alliance. Her voice could be heard around the world and in Europe broadcast through Voice of America. She was an accomplished pianist & composer and her music brought joy to family & friends. Visitation Tue 10:00 am until 12:00 noon time of funeral at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 17, 2006.

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The Wujek-Calcaterra Family

October 17, 2006

May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.

Carl Schultz

October 18, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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