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Irene Gadzik Obituary

Irene T. Gadzik, 99, of Newington, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. She was born in New Britain on July 27, 1926, daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Babula) Gadzik. Irene worked for many years for the Prudential Insurance Co. and volunteered her time in the New Britain General Hospital Gift Shop. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Church in New Britain where she was a member of the Rosary Guild. Irene is survived by two nieces and four nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Stanley Gadzik; and sister Dorothy Gadzik. Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects to Irene on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, New Britain. She will be laid to rest with her parents and her sister in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. To share a condolence with her family, please visit www.duksa.net. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Irene, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 17, 2025.

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22

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial

20 Bonair Ave., Newington, CT 06111

Oct

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Church

1755 anley St, St, CT 06053

Oct

22

Service

11:30 a.m.

St. Mary Cemetery

1309 Stanley St., New Britain, CT 06051

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20 Bonair Avenue, Newington, CT 06111

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