Mary F. Woytowicz

Mary F. Woytowicz

Mary Woytowicz Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2012.
Mary F. Woytowicz 1932 - 2012 SPRINGFIELD - Mary F. (Kaleel) Woytowicz, 79, of Springfield, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield to the late Michael and Margaret (Stack) Kaleel, she was a lifelong resident. Mary was a former communicant of Holy Name Church in Springfield and a foster mother for over 20 years. She loved spending time with her family and the foster children that she cared for. Mary was a kind, caring and giving woman whose loving spirit touched all that knew her. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward Woytowicz in 1982. She is survived by her five daughters, Alyce Goodrow and her husband Bob of Springfield, MaryAnne Liebel and her husband Kevin of East Longmeadow, Cathy Centracchio and her husband Joseph of Suffield, CT, Susan Woytowicz and her partner Steve of Warren, MA and Bernice Innarelli and her husband Dino of Ludlow; her four sons, Michael Woytowicz and his wife Diane of Springfield, Dennis Woytowicz and his wife Kathy of Springfield, Christopher Woytowicz of North Carolina and John Woytowicz and his partner Jim of Holyoke; 24 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two nieces, Donna and Carol and one nephew, Bobby. Besides her husband, Edward, she was predeceased by two sons, Edward and Lewis Woytowicz, her daughter in law, Marianne, her brother, Melvin Kaleel and her sister, Alice Maiolo. Family and friends will meet on Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. for Mary's Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1023 Parker St., Springfield. Burial will be private. Calling hours for Mary will be held on Friday, March 16, from 5-8 p.m. at Hafey Springfield Chapels, 494 Belmont Ave. Donations may be made in Mary's memory to the Thomas J. O'Connor Humane Society, 627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104. www.hafeyfuneralservice.com

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March 22, 2012

Elena Vivenzio posted to the memorial.

March 22, 2012

Betty& George Frechette posted to the memorial.

March 21, 2012

Carol Ann Novogroski posted to the memorial.

Elena Vivenzio

March 22, 2012

My sincere and deep condolences to the Woytowicz family. I have such great memories of Mary, and she was always so sweet and funny, and so welcoming to anyone who visited her home.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Elena Vivenzio

Betty& George Frechette

March 22, 2012

Betty Ann & George want to tell you all how sorry we are for the loss of your mom and say how sorry we are we where not able to be with you all

Carol Ann Novogroski

March 21, 2012

Bernice, Dino, & Family,
My deepest condolences.

March 19, 2012

To the Woytowicz family: Your Mother was the best! She was always willing to help a kid in need. She showed me the way and I now have a family of my own. I thank and bless all of you for sharing her with the rest of us.
God Bless.

Joy and Dave Wright

March 18, 2012

Dennis and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We wish you comfort and peace at this difficult time.

March 17, 2012

To the Woytowicz Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I pray that in time happy memories will comfort you and help to assuage the grief you feel today. You are in my prayers.
Pat Minie Lehigh Acres, Florida

alice reome

March 16, 2012

my thoughts and prayers r with all of u in this time of ur loss. mary was loved by so many she will be missed

Irene Thornton

March 16, 2012

John...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours... May she rest in peace...

Love and blessings...
Irene Thornton

Kristen & David Roy

March 16, 2012

Bernice, Dino & Family - Our hearts go out to you and your family. Sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in our prayers. David & Kristen Roy

Mary W

March 16, 2012

Sue- Very sorry to hear. Sincere condolences from the Dodge family to yours.

Tina-Marie

March 16, 2012

John, My prayers are with you and your entire family, This is a very sad loss for you, but think she will never miss a show again.

Bruce, Nan & Matt Kraczkowsky

March 16, 2012

Dear Cathy and Woytowicz Family,
Mary's obituary brought a smile to my heart. What a great women! Her achievements were many and her legacy assured. With God and love she nurtured you. Mary will not only be missed by her family, she will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

Patty Graham

March 16, 2012

So sorry to hear this Susan, My heart goes out to you and your family, Im here for you! Love & Hugs

Lori and George Vaughn

March 16, 2012

Our condolences to the Woytowicz family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim Cavalieri

March 16, 2012

Cathy-

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Alyssa (Maki) Rosa

March 16, 2012

My sincere condolences to the entire Woytowicz family. I have so many great memories of Mary and my heart goes out to all of you.

Amy O

March 16, 2012

My thoughts are with the Woytowicz Family right now in their time of sorrow.

Charlene Gryszowka

March 16, 2012

Sue, Steve and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

susan woytowicz

March 15, 2012

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again. I miss you mom

Ronald McCain

March 15, 2012

My heartfelt sympathy to the Woytowicz family at this most difficult of times, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 15, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to the Woytowicz family. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
The Carey family

March 15, 2012

Maryann and family, We are saddened to hear of your loss. we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers - Mike and Fran Oppedisano

Frank & Jane Carlozzi

March 15, 2012

To Cathy Centracchio and family:
We offer our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Mother.
We wish there was more we could do; to help ease the pain and sorrow.
When my father died, I was told "The ones we love are never gone,They live within our hearts forever."
We hope time will heal your sorrow.

Bill & Patti Doten

March 15, 2012

Alyce, Mike and family, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Knowing both of you separately over the years, we never knew you were sister and brother. Now we know why we liked and admired both of you so much. Your Mom's kind and caring spirit is in you both. Though we never had the pleasure to meet your Mom, her beautiful spirit lives within you. May your warm and wonderful memories of your Mom amd knowing she will never be forgotten help you thru your sadness. Our deepest sympathy, Bill & Patti(Rogers) Doten

Heidi Hevey

March 15, 2012

Cathy we are so sorry for your loss and your family's loss. Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Love Heidi Hevey (Bachli) and family.

Tony Fratamico

March 15, 2012

Alyce and Bernice, I'm so sorry for your loss and for your troubles. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless you and give you peace.

bob goodrow

March 15, 2012

I remember Mary many years ago(74')when I worked with yours sons down at the herald and you used to hang out with my mom every now and then.Then i joined the military and you had Alyce pick me up at bradley airport(79).I then married her in 82.Thanks for giving me a wonderful wife.You have always been a good women,fun,and caring for all your grand kids.Just a couple of quick memories that you never forgot is when we went to forest park one summer night down by the duck ponds and there were so many frogs out that i had alyce drive the car and i was chasing the frogs all over the place ,you and alyce were laughing so hard you almost ....your pants.Then all the tag sales we used to go to,I still have stuff in my cellar and donut crumbs between my car seats with used scratch tickets(thank you).I have known your family for a very long time and you did a pretty good job with such a big family.Gonna miss you Mary,your son in law Bobby.

Iris Gold-Martin

March 15, 2012

Dear MaryAnne, Dennis and thee Woytowicz Family...I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom...She was a Sweet Lady..I have lot's of Fond memories of Your Mom...You are all in my thoughts and prayers

March 15, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Mary was a special person. We will always remember the good times and memories we shared on Marengo Pk.
Bev and Paul Manzi

Jim & Tina Ponder

March 15, 2012

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning. She is at rest. Although I never met her, the fact that she raised you up to be the Cathy that I know and respect represents who she was. Celebrate her life and keep her memory alive

Marji Rose

March 15, 2012

Dear Cathy and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. May sharing fond memories from the past together with your family and friends help you to see that you are not alone as you enter this new path in your life.

Sue Vindigni

March 15, 2012

Cathy, my deepest sympathy at this time for your loss. I have been there and it is very difficult. My prayers are with you.

Lisa Frechette Morris

March 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I have so many childhood memories of our familys. Your Mom/Grandmother was a very special person. May she rest in peace in the arms of her husband and sons.

Donna Archambault

March 15, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kim Loncrini

March 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ms. Woytowicz. Sorry for your loss.

March 15, 2012

Mike, Diane and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength during this very sad time.

John and Darkens Catellier

March 14, 2012

Gram,
Words cannot express just how much you mean to us and just how much we will miss you. You were one of a kind. We know you will always watch over us, with Grandpa, Uncle Eddie, Aunt Marianne and Uncle Louie.
We love you always and forever,
Jennie, Brian and Anthony XOXO

March 14, 2012

Maryann & Kevin, Our deepest condolences for you're loss. Love Kim & Jerry

The Staff of Hafey Funeral Home

March 14, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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