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M. Kolodzej Obituary
Danville, PA: Sister M. Aquina (Irene Ann Kolodzej), formerly of Endicott, NY, died at Emmanuel Center, Danville, PA on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Born on January 18, 1919, Sister Aquina was the daughter of Joseph and Sophia (Dvornicky) Kolodzej. On September 29, 1941, Sister entered the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville. She was received as a novice on August 17, 1942 and made her first profession of vows on August 16, 1944. Sister Aquina taught for over 50 years in Grades K-6 in parish schools in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. She also served as superior/principal. In 1995, Sister Aquina was one of three teachers in the Syracuse Diocese to receive a "Teacher of the Year" award. Funeral services were held at Maria Hall on Saturday, September 22, and Sister was laid to rest at the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius cemetery Danville, PA. Sister Aquina was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, among them the Reverend Alfred Kolodzej, O.F.M. Conv. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth (Bette) Pinto, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and nieces and nephews.
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BethAnn Lubert
October 3, 2012
Sister Aquina taught sixth grade at St. Joe's and I had her for English. I remember her teaching prepositions and how to diagram sentences! She was a devoted teacher and always had a smile on her face.
Sue Spencer
October 2, 2012
I worked with Sr. Aquina at St. Joseph's in Endicott for several years. She was a true woman of God, always smiling and willing to assist wherever she could. She loved her job and her students - I will always have fond memories of her.
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