Valerie Grabowski, 68 of Nanuet, NY, formerly of Clifton, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born in Passaic, she lived most of her life in Clifton before moving to Nanuet. A paint associate for Home Depot in Nanuet for the past 17 years, Valerie enjoyed gardening, was an active member of the Athenia Business Association and was instrumental with the …
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CLIFTON, NJ – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik on January 23, 2024. We extend our prayers and condolences to the Berdnik Family as well as the citizens of Clifton and all of Passaic County, especially the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department and the Clifton Police Department. Visiting Tuesday, January …
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NEW JERSEY – Clifton City Councilwoman Lauren E. Murphy, 69, of Clifton, passed away on January 13, 2024. Born in Passaic, she lived in Garfield and Paterson before moving to Clifton in 2006. The Executive Director of the Passaic County One Stop Career Center in Paterson for over 10 years, Lauren had also been an Administrator for the Passaic County …
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The G. K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture Mourns the Death of Our Founder, Father Joseph Ian Boyd, C.S.B. (Requiescat in Pace – January 23, 1935 – January 10, 2024) Father Ian Boyd, a priest of the Congregation of Saint Basil and an internationally recognized Chesterton scholar, died in Edmonton, Canada on January 10, 2024. He was the author …
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Maria (“Majka”) Derkacz-Strybel (1947-2022) Majka went on to her eternal reward on 2 August 2022 following her third and final stroke in eight months’ time. She was the wife of our long standing Warsaw correspondent Robert Strybel. Known to her friends as Majka, she was an author and translator specializing in Polish and world culinary arts. To her bereaved husband …
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ILLINOIS – It is with sadness that the Polish Museum of America informs our members, friends and supporters of the passing of Teresa Abick, past Polish National Alliance Vice President. Mrs. Abick was a member and a dear friend of the PMA. In 2009, Mrs. Abick was recipient of the PMA Summer Gala Spirit Award. She was born in Michigan …
Continue ReadingAnna Julia Chorazy, M.D., F.A.A.P. of Forest Hills, PA, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Anna was born in Braddock, PA, on February 25, 1936, the only child of Walter and Cecelia (Swiatkowski) Lyjak. She was a graduate of Braddock High School, Waynesburg College, and Woman’s Medical School in Philadelphia. She trained as a resident in …
Continue ReadingHelen Plucinsky (nee Stefaniak) age 89 passed away peacefully on October 27th 2021. She was born in Garfield on February 28th 1932 to the late Michael and Mary Stefaniak. She was the beloved wife of William Plucinsky. She is survived by her Daughters Patricia Gray and Nancy Christ. She attended S.S. Cyril & Methodius RC Grammar School in Clifton and Pope …
Continue ReadingManville, NJ – Alina (nee Cegielka) Zgrajewicz, 67, went home to be in the loving arms of Our Lord on Thursday, June 5, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick. She was born in Minsk Mazowiecki, Poland on May 9, 1954. As it was customary to go to a trade school in communist Poland, she attended school to be …
Continue ReadingThe Polish Museum of America honors the memory of PMA friend and brother-in-law of PMA Board Member Anna Sokolowski, Bohdan “Dan” L. Sokolowski, who passed away on March 1, 2021, at age 73. Dan was born, alongside his twin brother Mark, on August 8, 1947 in England. After spending his youth in Argentina, he arrived with his family to Chicago in …
Continue ReadingEdward F. Olearczyk of Linden and Watchung, NJ died peacefully on December 1, 2020 at his daughters home in Barnegat. Edward was born 1928 in Linden, NJ to Mary and Andrew Olearczyk. Educated in public schools he left high school to join the Navy in 1945. After leaving the US Navy he found employment with GM and Merck prior to …
Continue ReadingEdmund J. Gronkiewicz, 81, born in Chicago on February 4, 1939, passed away on September 3, 2020. He was the loving son of the late Edmund Gronkiewicz and the late Mary Balonek Gronkiewicz. He was the dearest friend of Joan Trandel. Edmund grew up on the Southwest Side of Chicago and attended St. Casimir Grammar School, then Quigley Seminary. He …
Continue ReadingThe Polish Museum of America honors the memory of PMA member and friend, Stanley W. Lyskanowski, who passed away on August 23, 2020, at age 95. Stanley was born near Warsaw, Poland, and his young life was transformed by the horrors of World War II, yet bittersweet luck made him a survivor. In 1940, his sister and brother were sent as …
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Pinkowski, Edward G. (b. August 11, 1916 to Polish immigrant parents in Willimansett, MA), historian, author, journalist. He was 103 years old and passed away peacefully during his sleep on January 11, 2020 at his home in Cooper City, Florida. On the occasion of his 95th birthday in 2011 and his 100th birthday in 2016, he was honored by official …
Continue ReadingLongtime resident of Linden, NJ, Jean Szot, passed away January 19th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Szot. The story of Jean Szot’s life is the story of the American Dream. Jean came to America from Poland in 1962 and worked hard to give her family opportunities that she never had. Jean lived to see …
Continue ReadingMemorial Service Krzysztof Postawa, fine musician: pianist, composer, pedagogue, vocalist, multiinstrumentalist, piano tuner, craftsman, who passed away July 11, 2018 in New York, will be held on Sunday, August 12 at 3 pm Parkside Memorial Chapels 98-60 Queens Blvd Rego Park, NY 11374 Those whom we love and value do not ever die.
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The Piast Institute, our Polish-American family, and our Hamtramck community lost a great leader in the passing of Dr. Thaddeus C. Radzilowski. He passed away on Friday, July 20th, surrounded by loved ones. Dr. Radzilowski was a highly accomplished historian and academic studying Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, producing countless manuscripts on these important topics. Over the course of his …
Continue ReadingNEW YORK – Mr. Robert T. “Happy Bob” Pawlak, 76, of Hagaman, New York passed away peacefully with his family at his side Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York. He was born March 14, 1942 in Amsterdam, New York a son of the late Stanley J. and Sadie Brizco Pawlak. …
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Chester “Chet” Schafer, a cultural beacon in Chicago’s Polish-American community, passed away on April 11, 2018, at the age of 95. He was a polka radio disc jockey and music producer, champion of Polish culture, and father of 13 children. He is believed to have one of the longest-running radio careers in the Chicago area and one of the longest-running …
Continue ReadingNEW JERSEY – Stanley V. Jaworski, 87, of Little Falls, passed away March 12, 2018. Loving husband of the late Justine “Sue” (nee Dutko) Jaworski. Devoted father of Dianna Jaworski and Mark Artis, and Mark Jaworski and wife Jennifer. Adored grandfather of Jacqueline Jaworski and Nicholas Jaworski. Stanley lived in Little Falls for over 52 years. Before his retirement, he …
Continue ReadingBeloved Mother & Grandmother, 93 NEW JERSEY – Long time Cranford resident Thelma Ruth Makatenas, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ surrounded by her loving family. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the viewing on Thursday, February 15 from 4 to 8 pm and the funeral service …
Continue ReadingNEW JERSEY – Albert R. Makatenas WWII Army veteran, Engelhard machinist and N.J. Senior Chess Champion, 94 Longtime Cranford, N.J., resident Albert Raymond Makatenas passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Spring Hills Assisted Living in Somerset, N.J. Funeral services took place on Thursday, August 31 at Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton St., Somerset. Final disposition was private. Born …
Continue ReadingNEW JERSEY – Mrs. Bertha “Bert” S. Surmay Zamorski, 85, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in her home surrounded by the love of her family. Mrs. Zamorski, the daughter of the late Mary Souko Surmay and the late John Surmay, was born in Tower City, Pennsylvania and she has resided in Linden, New Jersey since 1946. Mrs. Zamorski and her …
Continue ReadingNEW JERSEY – Harriet (Jadzia) Barwick (nee Lacz), 82, of Wyckoff, formerly of Paterson, passed away peacefully with her sons at her side on Dec.1. Harriet was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth’s Church of Wyckoff. Beloved wife of the late James (Jim) Jr. for 53 years. Devoted mother to James (Jim) III, John and wife Marcie, and Robert. Devoted sister …
Continue ReadingIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stanisław Kazimierz Cybulski (Dec 5, 1926 – Sept 2, 2016), former long-time president of the Friends of John Paul II Foundation in Southern California. Along with Mr. Gwoździowski, Mr. Cybulski founded the Friends of John Paul II Foundation chapter in Southern California in 1987 and served as its devoted …
Continue ReadingNEW JERSEY– Dorothea A. (nee Gorski) Dul, a longtime resident of Clifton, died at her home on April 11th. She was 99. Mrs. Dul spent her early life in Garfield where her family owned and operated the Hartmann Embroidery Works, established by her grandfather, Joseph Hartmann. She attended Garfield public schools, and was graduated from Montclair State Teachers College in …
Continue ReadingOHIO – RUTKOWSKI FRANCIS A. RUTKOWSKI, age 74. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Buk). Loving father of Christine (Scott) Hirth, Joseph (Julia), Anne and Michael. Dearest grandfather of Hannah and Gabrielle. Devoted son of The Honorable Anthony and Ann (both deceased). Loving brother of Raymond A. (deceased). Retired Cleveland Municipal Court Probation Supervisor. Proud Past President of The Polish Roman …
Continue ReadingMELBOURNE, Fla. – Chester “Chet” E. Dragon, 92, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, at William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay. He was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to Julia (Slusars) and Adam Dragon. He lived in Worthington, Massachusetts, before moving to Melbourne, in 1996. Chet graduated from Northampton High School in 1942. He was drafted into the …
Continue ReadingRahway, New Jersey – Richard Zbigniew Zielski, 62, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway. Mr. Zielski was born in Newark, NJ. He lived in Newark for many years, then Irvington, before settling in Rahway 28 years ago. Mr. Zielski was a Computer Analyst for two years at IBM Corporation in Clinton and worked …
Continue ReadingWitold Sulimirski exemplified the American Dream May 18, 1933 – February 10, 2016 International Banker and Financier, Servant Leader and Philanthropist, Catholic Family Man Witold’s professional and charitable endeavors brought him to the attention of the governments of his homeland and his adopted country. In recognition of his professional work and his philanthropic endeavors working with President Lech Walesa and …
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