Cynthia Lynn "Cyn" Paplaczyk

1957 - 2014

Paplaczyk, Cynthia Lynn "Cyn" Age 56, of Milwaukee, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, colleague and wonderful friend to many. A Milwaukee native, she was born on August 17, 1957, the daughter of Reginald and Dorothy Paplaczyk. She grew up in Raymond Center and graduated from Union Grove High School in 1975. As a theater major at Marquette University she graduated with honors in 1979. She loved her family and friends dearly and her passion for acting and performing was the love of her life. All the world was her stage as she began acting in school plays then continued throughout high school and college. She starred in many Marquette Theater Productions, performed at many local Milwaukee Theater Groups and then the big stage in NYC beckoned. Throughout the 1980's Cyn performed on Broadway and many local theaters in New York. She received many awards and accolades and was radiantly reviewed by many critics throughout her performing career. She relocated back to Milwaukee in 1990 and worked as a financial counselor at St. Luke's Hospital. Cyn is survived by her father Reg Paplaczyk, brothers Gregory (Cynthia) Paplaczyk of Allen, TX, Keith (Susan) Paplaczyk of Scottsdale, AZ, nephews Clayton Paplaczyk of Scottsdale, Michael Paplaczyk of Allen, aunt Janice Papke of Big Bend, uncle John Fon of South Milwaukee, uncle Gordon (Joyce) Fon of Duluth, MN, her dear friend Rich Lewein of West Milwaukee and many other family, friends and theater associates. She was preceded by her mother Dorothy Paplaczyk, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and her cat Achya. Family and friends are invited as we honor Cyn's life at a Memorial Mass on Sunday, August 3, 2014. Visitation at 11:30 AM, Mass at 12:30 PM with a luncheon following at St. Louis Catholic Church, at 13207 County Road G, Caledonia, WI 53108.