Jane Mach

Jane (Chilicki) Mach, age 86, of Southington, entered eternal life on July 19, 2024, after a lengthy and debilitating battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jane was a cherished mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and the beloved wife of Boguslaw “Stanley” Mach.

Jane was born on May 6, 1938, in Naliboki, Nowygrod Province, Poland, daughter of the late Edward and Helena (Szarzanowicz) Chilicki.

In 1943, during World War II, the family was dispossessed of their farm and deported to a Nazi forced labor camp in the vicinity of Braunschweig, and other locations in Germany. Until the liberation of the allied army in 1945, the family endured the inhumane conditions of the camp and the daily allied bombardments of the vicinities. In the post-war years, the family was moved to different locations in displaced person’s camps. The quality of life was supplemented by soup kitchens and relief packages administered by UNRRA.

In 1950, Jane’s family, who was sponsored by John Dawidowicz of Dracut, MA, came to America and settled in Haverhill, MA. In 1955, the family relocated to Hartford, CT where Jane completed her high school education in 1956. After graduation, Jane was employed by Connecticut General Insurance Company for several years.

For recreational activities, Jane belonged to the Polish Folk Dance group “OGNIWO” where she met her future husband, Stanley, who played soccer for the same group.

Jane and Stanley were married on May 23, 1959, in Saint Cyril and Methodius Church in Hartford and started their married life in Southington.

Between the births of their children, Jane worked part-time jobs and as the children got older, she worked for many years, full-time, as a shift manager at Burger King.

Jane was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in Southington where she was active in various activities including Eucharistic minister, church choir, rosary society, secretary, and president of the Immaculata Women’s Club. In 2010, Jane was awarded the Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation, at Saint Joseph Cathedral, from Archbishop Henry J. Mansell of Hartford for her tireless devotion to church activities.

Mourning the loss of Jane are her devoted husband, Stanley, who lovingly took care of Jane throughout her battle with Parkinson’s; her most wonderful and caring children, Stanley, Irene, Kristine and Richard; two daughters-in-law, Suzanne and Kimberly; six grandchildren: Jocelyn, Alexa and her husband Nolan, John, Evan, Alex and Lilliana; great-grandson, Walker; and three brothers; John and his wife Anita, Thomas and his wife Cathy and Joseph and his wife Carmen Rosa, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her stepmother, Sabina Chilicki. 

Jane was a very compassionate person, always ready and willing to help others. Her caring and jovial disposition was inspirational, which will be missed by her entire family and close friends.

A sincere thank you for long-time care by Dr. Joseph Babiarz, and follow-up 24/7 care by Sophia Campbell, Tracy Campbell, Taylor Martin, Nashay Bucknor and Masonicare Home Health and Hospice. A special recognition is extended to her daughter Irene for her tireless devotion to all needs for her mother during the recent years of her illness.

Donations in Jane’s memory may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, (www.parkinson.org) or Masonicare (www.masonicare.org)

Plantsville Memorial Funeral Home is serving the family. Calling hours will be on Monday, July 22, 2024 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer Street in Southington. The family requests those attending the funeral to please go directly to the church. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery on South End Rd, Southington. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com. 

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