Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bosak Funeral Home - Stamford on Feb. 20, 2024.
In Loving Memory of Helena Toczek
Helena Toczek, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved daughter of Maria and Marian Palac of Przemysl, passed away on February 16, 2024 at Stamford Hospital.
Helena was born on September 24, 1947, in Bachórz, Poland, she grew up in her beloved city of Przemysl and later resided in the town of Kety. At the age of 44, she courageously emigrated to the United States with her then husband Franciszek and her children Pawel and Dorota, settling in
Stamford, CT. Helena enriched the lives of many through her lively disposition, great sense of humor, and unwavering love, and dedication to family and friends.
Helena leaves behind a legacy of love and gratitude. Cherished by her two adult children, Pawel and Dorota, her daughter-in-law Aleksandra, and her son-in-law Krzysztof. She was an adoring grandmother to her six grandchildren: Patrycja, Christine, Cyprian, David, Marcella, and Szymon.
Throughout her life, Helena's passion for education shone brightly. For two decades, she imparted her knowledge as a dedicated geography teacher in the elementary school of Kety, Poland. Later, she continued her teaching journey at the Polish Saturday School in Stamford, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of her now grown-up students. Helena also found great fulfillment in her role as a nanny and caretaker. She embraced every opportunity to guide those in her community, leaving a lasting warm connection with all who crossed her path.
In her golden years, Helena embraced adventure with open arms, discovering joy in the thrill of new destinations, the serene beauty of local beaches, and the warm embrace of laughter with friends and family. Her passion for dance and her presence, brimming with vitality, brought light to every gathering she graced. A voracious reader with a deep devotion to her Catholic faith, Helena found both solace and strength in her spiritual practices, particularly in her worship at Stamford's Holy Name of Jesus Polish church. Her life, rich in experiences and guided by faith, was a testament to a soul truly lived.
Helena will be remembered as a caring and loving mother and grandmother, whose unconditional love knew no bounds. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Though Helena may no longer walk beside us, her spirit will continue to shine brightly through the memories she created and the lives she touched. May she rest in eternal peace, knowing she was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed.
We warmly invite you to join us in paying final respects and celebrating the life of Helena. A visitation will take place from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Ave,
Stamford, CT, providing a moment to reflect and remember.
The following day, Friday, February 23, 2024, at 10 am, we will gather for a service at Holy Name of Jesus Church in 325 Washington Blvd,
Stamford, CT, to honor her memory.
The service will be followed by a burial at Woodland Cemetery, in
Stamford, CT. Afterwards, we welcome you to join us in the lower level of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church for a reception to celebrate Helena's life, share stories, and cherish the memories we hold dear.
To make a remembrance for the family, please visit the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome
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Ku Pamieci Heleny Toczek
Helena Toczek, oddana matka, ukochana babcia i kochana córka Marii i Mariana Palaców z Przemysla. Zmarla 16 lutego w Szpitalu w
Stamford, Connecticut. Helena urodzila sie 24 wrzesnia 1947 roku w Bachórzu, w Polsce. Dorastala w swoim ukochanym miescie Przemyslu, a po studiach zamieszkala w Ketach. W wieku 44 lat, odwaznie wyemigrowala do Stanów Zjednoczonych z mezem Franciszkiem i dziecmi Pawlem i Dorota, osiedlajac sie w
Stamford, CT.
Helena wzbogacila zycie wielu ludzi radosnym usposobieniem, wspanialym poczuciem humoru, niezachwiana miloscia i oddaniem rodzinie i przyjaciolom.
Pozostawia po sobie dziedzictwo milosci i wdziecznosci. Kochana przez swoje dzieci, Pawla i Dorote, synowa Aleksandre i ziecia Krzysztofa. Byla wspaniala babcia dla swoich szesciu wnuków: Patrycji, Christine, Cypriana, Davida, Marcelli i Szymona.
Pasja Heleny byla edukacja. Przez dwie dekady przekazywala swoja wiedze jako nauczycielka geografii w szkole podstawowej w Ketach. Pózniej kontynuowala prace pedagogiczna jako nauczyciel w Polskiej Szkole Sobotniej w Stamford. Helena starala sie przy kazdej okazji, aby prowadzic innych i budowac trwale wiezi z tymi, którzy staneli na sciezce jej zycia. W swoich zlotych latach z otwartoscia radowala sie z podrózy i przygód w nowych miejscach. Korzystala z codziennych spacerów lokalnymi plazami i przebywania w cieplym gronie przyjaciól i rodziny. Kochala taniec, sztuke i lubowala sie w dobrej lekturze. Jej osobowosc byla pelna zycia..
Byla osoba gleboko wierzaca. Znajdywala zarówno ukojenie, jak i sile w swoich praktykach duchowych, zwlaszcza w modlitwie w polskim kosciele Holy Name of Jesus w Stamford. Jej zycie, bogate w doswiadczenia i prowadzone w wierze i milosci, bylo swiadectwem duszy, która zyla prawdziwie.
Helena bedzie wspominana jako troskliwa i kochajaca matka i babcia. Jej pamiec bedzie na zawsze zyc w sercach tych, którzy mieli szczescie ja poznac. Chociaz nasza mama Helena juz nie bedzie szla obok nas, jej duch bedzie nadal swiecil jasno poprzez wspomnienia, które stworzyla i zycia, których dotknela. Niech spoczywa w wiecznym pokoju, wiedzac, ze byla gleboko kochana i ze bedziemy wszyscy za nia tesknic.
Serdecznie zapraszamy do wspólnego uczczenia pamieci i zycia Heleny. Wizytacja odbedzie sie w czwartek, 22 lutego 2024 roku, w kaplicy Bosak Funeral Home. Nastepnego dnia, w piatek, 23 lutego 2024 roku, o godzinie 10 rano, spotkamy sie na Mszy zalobnej w kosciele Holy Name of Jesus w
Stamford, CT, aby uczcic jej pamiec. Po nabozenstwie nastapi pochowanie prochów na cmentarzu Woodland. Nastepnie zapraszamy do dolaczenia do nas w sali bankietowej pod kosciolem Holy Name of Jesus, aby uczcic pamiec Heleny, podzielic sie historiami i uszanowac te wspomnienia, które nam pozostawila.