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Barbara Izbicki Obituary
Worcester - Barbara C. Izbicki, 72, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester.
A lifelong Worcester resident, she leaves behind beloved nieces and nephews in New England and Arizona; Teresa Levins, MA, Tom Brysacz, AZ; Sandra Rudzinski and husband Andy from ME; Patti Martin and husband Chris, AZ; Lynn Mizzi and husband Phil, AZ; Chet Levins and his wife Colleen, MA; Kathy Brysacz-Andrus, AZ. She also leaves great nieces and nephews; Ben and Alex Brysacz, Andy and Alex Rudzinski, Andrew and Eric Martin, Joseph Levins, and Jacob and Abbie Andrus. She was predeceased by two sisters, Shirley Brysacz of Paradise Valley, AZ, and Audrey Levins of Shrewsbury, MA. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of Leo T. and Anna (Baron) Izbicki.
Ms. Izbicki was a finance professional for 35 years at State Mutual, now Hanover Insurance, in Worcester. She was a graduate of the Worcester High School of Commerce. Thoughtfulness, humor and kindness were at the center of Barbara's interaction with loved ones. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the Cape, tropical islands and Arizona to spend time with family and friends. She loved learning and graduated from Quinsigamond Community College. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, and a great bargain. Her choices were always guided by her love of family.
The funeral was held on Monday, May 23, 2016 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., Worcester, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home were Sunday, May 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made "In memory of Barbara C. Izbicki", The Assumption Fund, Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
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Lori
May 29, 2016
Barbara was my first supervisor at my first job (it was a temp job) at Hanover in 1984. She was wonderful. She taught a shy, intimidated little girl, fresh out of high school that good, hard work is something to be proud of and how to appreciate good, hard work from others. She allowed me to "automate" work that had been done on punchcards, then had me demo it for our boss. She taught me confidence in my work. She made me welcome. I will carry her kindness with me forever.
Sue
May 24, 2016
Barbara, It was a pleasure working with you. Rest in peace and "Have a good weekend"
rpbin errede
May 22, 2016
Cousin Barb, you will be missed so much. Remembering with a smile and a tear in my eye all the times you attended ;milestone extended family functions. We so enjoyed your company! Although you are leaving beloved family here, you will be joining many you love and who love you.in heaven. My heartfelt sympathy to you friends and family for this sad loss. Love, Robin and family.
Janet Kennedy
May 21, 2016
My sympathy to Barbara's family. My dear friend will be missed. I do know
Barbara is safely home with the Lord.
Elaine Keevan
May 21, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Barbara's family. I will always remember her living her life independently , but always appreciative of the niceties and kindnesses that life had to offer.
Lanny
Maureen Mahoney/Moriarty
May 20, 2016
Wow I just saw her a little while ago. Barbara was my first boss at State Mutual in 1968, we use to sing Janis Joplins "Take it". Have some real nice memories with her. We both were from Hamilton St area.....then one day I bumped into her in our Burncoat area....She had a lovely home and was happy. I am so surprised and will miss her.
Brian Hebert
May 19, 2016
So sorry to learn of Barbs passing! I will miss her calls whenever she had a "plumbing emergency",and the conversations that we had when the repairs where being made...she was a very, very nice person. Prayers....
Nirmala
May 19, 2016
Barabara,You will always live in our hearts and prayers. It was nice knowing you and fun working with you.
Fran & Joyce Hebert
May 19, 2016
Chet, Teresa and Sandy: Fran & I were so very sorry to read that Barbara had passed away. I would see her every year, as she came to our churches Flea Market, and enjoyed talking to her. Please know, that she and you, will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Fran & Joyce Hebert
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