Charlotte Lewenczuk

February 19, 1916 - March 3, 2012

SPRINGFIELD--Charlotte (Zalewa) Lewenczuk, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 3, 2012, with her loving family at her side. Born on February 19, 1916, daughter of the late John and Frances (Zdunek) Zalewa, she was raised in Stafford Springs, CT and has lived in Springfield since 1945. Charlotte was a communicant of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a member of its Rosary Society. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She treasured her friends and spent many years in service to her church. Charlotte was predeceased in 1991 by her beloved husband, Frederick Lewenczuk. Charlotte is survived by her loving children Christine, Elaine and Marie Lewenczuk; her cherished grandchildren, Robert Hawthorne Sprung, April Marie Vincent and Aniela Koling Barr; her beloved great-grandchildren, Nathaniel August Vincent and Emma Serene Vincent; and her endearing nephew, Paul K. Garvey. Family and friends are invited to a Mass for Charlotte on Friday at 11 AM in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 334 Franklin St., Springfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Jewish Geriatric Services, 770 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Kozikowski Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.