Marie E. Michalowski

1916 - 2011

Marie E. Michalowski, 95, wife of the late Walter H. Michalowski died on Sunday July 31, after a brief illness at Masonic Health Center in Wallingford.

Born May 3, 1916 in Meriden, Marie was the daughter of the late John J. and Bessie (Semivan) Stopko. A longtime Meriden resident, she attended local schools and owned and operated the Cloverleaf Restaurant with her husband Walter until 1968. Marie relocated to Middlefield in 1961. In 1983 Marie retired from New Departure in Bristol after 37 years of service. During her retirement she volunteered at St. Stanislaus Church in Meriden and St. Coleman's Church in Middlefield. Marie was known for her pierogis and babka bread for fundraising events and her devoted desire to help others in their time of need. She spent the last 5 years a resident of Ashlar Village in Wallingford. Marie had a passion for traveling and spending time with her loving family especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons: Walter F. Michalowski and his wife Ann of Meriden, Richard C. Michalowski and his wife Dorothy of San Diego, CA, William J. Michalowski and his wife Michele of Middlefield and Robert P. Michalowski and his wife Elaine of East Haven; a brother John Stopko of Meriden, 11 grandchildren: Chris Michalowski and his wife Pina of East Hampton, Amy Gortz and her husband Ken of Norfolk, VA, Timothy Michalowski and his wife Allison of Putnam Valley, NY, Richard Michalowski of Oceanside, CA, Michael Michalowski and his wife Kendra of Middletown, Tara Michalowski of Wallingford, Jessica Michalowski of Middlefield, Craig Michalowski and his wife Dyanne of North Branford, Ryan Michalowski of North Branford, Ashley Ross and her husband Kevin of Branford and Cathy Woods of Old Lyme; 6 great grandchildren: Grace and Connor Michalowski of East Hampton, Elley and Jack Gortz of Norfolk, VA, Nicola and Quinlan Woods of Old Lyme, 3 special nieces: Shirley Griffey of Richmond, VA, Patricia Edwards of Mechanicville, VA and Lynne Stopko of Rocky Hill. She was predeceased by a brother Frank Stopko.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Masonic Health Center, Ramage 2 and Sturgess 3 for all the care and kindness given to Marie.

Mrs. Michalowski's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday August 3, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. Her funeral was held on August 4 at the Stempien Funeral Home. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.towntimes.com.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Marie may be made to the Masonic Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave., P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.