Martha Mary Starzyk

February 23, 1921 - July 23, 2015

Martha Mary (Albowski) Starzyk, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Mount St. Vincent Care Center, with her loving family by her side. Born in Hoboken, NJ on February 23, 1921, daughter of the late Anton and Victoria (Blaida) Albowski, she lived in West Springfield for the past sixty eight years and previously in Chicopee. Martha was a retired inspector for Rexnord (formerly Rex Chain Belt) of Springfield. She was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr, and a member of its Beautiful Years Club. She enjoyed her times with other Rexnord Retirement Club members, and was a longtime volunteer at the Parish Cupboard of West Springfield. Martha loved her dogs and birds, and was an avid gardener, bingo player and casino visitor. She enjoyed trips to the Summer House for a favorite cheeseburger, and will always be remembered for her delicious stuffing. Martha was predeceased in 1995 by her beloved husband, Peter P. Starzyk, and is survived by her loving children, Walter L. Starzyk of Springfield, Linda M. Mullett and her husband, William of Eastham and Frances A. Rahilly of West Springfield; four cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Anderson and her husband Sean of Longmeadow, Stephanie Cronan and her husband Geoffrey of California, Lisa Rahilly of West Springfield and Shannon Rahilly of West Springfield; and six cherished great-grandchildren, Olivia, Molly, Chloe, Brinn, William and Annabelle. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Daniel Rahilly, and by her siblings. Martha’s family would like to thank the staff of Mount St. Vincent for the exceptional care given to their mother during her time spent with them. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9AM from the Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Stanislaus Basilica. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parish Cupboard, 1023 Main St., West Springfield, MA 01089.