Olga Zachariewicz

CHESHIRE - Olga Zachariewicz, age 95, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late William T. Zachariewicz, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Born in Derby on Dec. 31, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Anna Magera Martiska.

Mrs. Zachariewicz was a homemaker and lifelong member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church, where she was active in many functions and activities. Mrs. Zachariewicz did extensive volunteer work with the elderly at a local convalescent home and rehabilitation center. She will be long remembered for her love and caring concern for others; her willingness to sacrifice for others, always fulfilling the needs of others before her own.

She is survived by her devoted children, David (Deborah) Zachariewicz, of Southbury; John (Wendy) Zachariewicz, of Meriden; Catherine Zachariewicz, of Cheshire; and Wilhelmina (Joseph) DeSandre, of Niantic; a sister, Josephine Cyrul, of Seymour; cherished grandchildren, Sean Zachariewicz, of Meriden; Collin Zachariewicz, of Southbury; Billy (Christina) DeSandre, of Salem, Conn.; and Melissa DeSandre, of East Lyme; cherished great-grandchildren, Brighton DeSandre, of Salem, Conn., and Nora DeSandre-Blette, of East Lyme; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 62 years, Mrs. Zachariewicz was predeceased by a sister, Stephanie Koncevich; and brother, John Martiska.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 105 Clifton Ave., Ansonia. Springtime interment will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby. Family and friends may call from 9 to 10:45 a.m., prior to Mass, at the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sts. Peter and Paul Preservation Fund; or Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT 06451. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.