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1919
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2013
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Helen Milkowski Obituary
Helen retired from the Union Pin Company in Winsted. She was an avid bowler, loved to do word search puzzles, enjoyed soap operas and most of all, taking care of her grandchildren.
She leaves three sons, Joseph Milkowski and wife Marietta of Simsbury, Henry Milkowski and wife Linda of Harwinton and Leon Milkowski of Torrington; a brother, Leon Depka and wife Carol of Florida; two son-in-laws, Richard Rizzo of Wethersfield and Fred Patenaude of Becket, Massachusetts; 11 grandchildren, Brenda Futrill, Jennifer Milkowski, Richard Rizzo, Jr., Mark Rizzo, Nickie Rizzo, Tony Falzone, Lance Falzone, Nicole Falzone, Henry Milkowski, Jr., Chelsea Milkowski and Johnny Milkowski; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two daughters, Sophie Rizzo and Michaelene Patenaude; three brothers, Joseph, Fred and Peter Depka; two sisters, Gladys Koladowski and Stella Blotniski; two granddaughters, Terry and Michelle and great-grandson, Carlos.
The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Litchfield Woods and the VNA of CT.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Helen's celebration on Friday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Parish National Catholic Church in Enfield followed by a burial at the Holy Cross Parish cemetery. Friends may call on Friday prior to the Mass from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted has care of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Helen to: The Center for Cancer Care, 200 Kennedy Drive, Torrington, CT 06790 or the charity of your choice. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.
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DORIS A RICHARDS
June 23, 2013
DEAR HANK AND LINDA,
YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME,
LOVE, DORIS
Marcella (Grondin) Becher
June 21, 2013
Leon and Henry, My deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.......
Christine Kulas
June 21, 2013
Very sorry for your loss Joe&family. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she Rest in Peace with her departed family members.
Edwin Kolakowski
June 20, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
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June 20, 2013
Rest in Peace Sister Helen, You will always be in my heart. You were a wonderful sister and I will never forget all that you did for me when I was growing up. You were my role model. Sympathy, prayers and love to all of the family. Sorry we couldn't be there for the funeral. Brother Lee and Carolyn
Mary Ann Depka-Dooley
June 20, 2013
Auntie Helen:
You were always a special part of our family. We love you and will miss you very much. We'll see you in heaven someday. Please take care of our father, Peter while you're in heaven and tell him we love and miss him, also.
Mary Ann
Brenda Futrill
June 19, 2013
Sending my love, thoughts and prayers.
P Triggs
June 19, 2013
Henry and Linda- Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Pat & Tim
Carmelina Connole
June 19, 2013
Sorry for your loss!
May God give you strength in the days ahead! May she R.I.P.
From Carmelina (Indino) Connole
Jack Danahy
June 19, 2013
Joe and Marietta: Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints."
Brenda Holden
June 19, 2013
Henry & Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
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