MARY ( PODOLAK) SKORUPSKI

July 24, 1917 - October 29, 2012

Mary ( Podolak) Skorupski 95, died from complications of a stroke on October 29, 2012, while surrounded by her family in Oak Brook, IL. Born in New Britain, Ct, Mary moved to Wethersfield, Ct in 1994 and then to Lombard, IL in 2003. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Casimer Skorupski, five sisters: Nellie Brownstein, Helen Sinkiewicz, Martha Maselek, Jo Jo Podolak, Emily Skorupski and four brothers: John, Stanley, Walter and Peter who died in the Battle of Normandy during WWII. Mary is survived by many nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great great nieces & nephews. Mary worked at Aetna Insurance in Hartford, Ct until her retirement. She enjoyed her golden years living in the Midwest at Beacon Hill in Lombard, IL. Mary looked forward to her weekly " Friday Lunch" dates with her niece Ann and great nieces Tracy, Kory and Lindsey. Mary always made Christmas a special event for the family with her homemade pierogi and butter cookies. She loved to spend time with her great great nieces and nephews often sharing stories about what it was like when she was growing up. One of her favorite shows " The Joy of Painting" hosted by Bob Ross- inspired Mary to take up painting during retirement. She was a big fan of the New Britain Red Sox and FOX News. Mary loved butterflies...Visitation will be held at Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St New Britain, Ct on Thursday November 8 at 9a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Francis of Assisi in New Britain, Ct at 12 noon. Interment will take place at St Mary's Cemetery where she will rest next to her husband Casimer. To send online condolences please go to www.venskunasfuneralhome.com.