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Mary Popielasz Obituary
Mary Popielasz, age 94, of Stratford, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was the widow of John Andrew Popielasz.
Born in Beccaria, PA, Mary was a daughter of the late Mike and Ann Sasala Shostak. She was passionate about her faith, spending time with her family and was a thoughtful, caring person who always put others before herself.
Mary is survived by her sons, John Alan Popielasz (Sue) of Huntsville, AL, and Gary Michael Popielasz (Nancy Deslauriers) of Seymour, CT; her daughter, Donna Marie DiToro (John) of Cordillera, CO; her grandchildren, Robert, Suanne, Brian James, Lisa, Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Zachary, Riley, Aaron, Anthony, Elizabeth and Delaney; sister, Margaret Urcinola of Maryland; brother, Donald Shostak (Marie) of Arizona; and nephew, Michael Shostak (Nui) of Thailand. She was predeceased by her brothers, Mike and Larry Shostak.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford. Friends may greet the family at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will immediately follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery of Easton. To offer online condolences to her family, please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com
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Steve & Chris & Alison & Carlyn Wanta
April 26, 2022
Alan,Gary,Donna and they rest of the family ... our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary and John, along with you guys, were a fixture in my families early life and those days are precious to me. She was so sweet and a beautiful person.
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Terry Greene
April 26, 2022
My condolences and prayers to the family.
My parents and Mary and John were good friends for over 50 years.
They always enjoyed a good cup of coffee together.
I can imagine the joy when John met Mary in heaven!
They now have an eternity of love and good health together.
God bless you with peace and good memories!
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