Jennie A. (Marowski) Connors, 99, a lifelong Chicopee resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Wingate of West Springfield. Born October 13, 1917, daughter of the late John and Cecilia (Ferus) Marowski, she was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Jennie retired in 1979 after twenty-seven years of service at AG Spalding. She was an exceptional baker, with family and friends always enjoying her delicious apple and chocolate cream pies and apple turnovers. An avid gardener, Jennie was known for her beautiful flower garden and her ability to make all plants thrive. She enjoyed listening to Polish music, polka dancing, and giving attention to all animals. Jennie was predeceased in 1965 by her beloved husband, John T. Connors, and is survived by her loving children, John T. Connors and his wife Jacalyn of VT, Patricia N. Kowal of Chicopee, Thomas R. Connors and his wife Marjorie of CT, Lynne J. Della Giustina and her husband Richard of Chicopee, and Richard A. Connors and his wife Linda of Chicopee; eight cherished grandsons and twelve cherished great-grandchildren; sister, Albina Sitarz of Chicopee; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mildred Godek and Anna Szlachetka, and her brothers, Edward, Stanley and Joseph Marowski. Jennie’s family would like to thank the entire staff of Wingate of West Springfield, especially the Dementia Unit, for the exceptional care and compassion given to their mother. Funeral services for Jennie will be held Saturday at 7:30AM from Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 56 St. Anthony St., Chicopee. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 4-7PM. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN, Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104, or Dakin Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101.
Jennie A. (Marowski) Connors, 99, a lifelong Chicopee resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Wingate of West Springfield. Born October 13, 1917, daughter of the late John and Cecilia (Ferus) Marowski, she was a communicant... View Obituary & Service Information
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