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Obituary for Bernice Zukowski (Szoka)

Bernice ( Szoka ) “Babcia” Zukowski 94 of West Suffield. Wife of 58 years to the late Henry E. ( Pat ) Zukowski Sr. was called home on February 23, 2008. One of ten children, she was born Bronislawa Florence Szoka to Anthony and Antoina ( Yuskiewicz ) Szoka on February 2, 1914. Bernice spent her life in West Suffield. As a child she helped her mother with the household chores, and helped care for the younger children and helped her father in the meat and grocery store. After finishing school, she worked in the tobacco industry as an inspector. Later in life she secured a position at Pratt & Whitney and was proudly employed there for 28 years. Family and faith was the center of her world. She was proud of her heritage and especially proud of her children. She immensely enjoyed doting over her grand children. She always knew how to make the little ones feel special and never missed an opportunity to express the importance of holding God close to your heart. She will always be remembered as a caring mother, loving wife and a devoted Catholic.
Burnice is survived by her sons Henry ( Henu ) Jr. of Broad Brook, Michael of Somers and Ronald ( Ronnie ) of Vernon. Her brothers Joseph and Stanley, her sisters Sarah Skowronski, Helen Osowiecki, and Sophie Kryzewski. She also leaves behind several grand children, great grand children, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Charles, Edward, and Anthony Jr. and a sister Alice Kreczka.
The funeral services will be Fri. February 29, at 9 AM from the Heritage Funeral Home 1240 Mountain Rd. West Suffield. With a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church at 10 AM. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Suffield. Friends may call at the Heritage Funeral Home on Thurs. Feb. 28, from 5 - 8 PM. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 800 Cottage Grove Rd. Bloomfield, CT
06002. For online condolences and register book please visit www.SuffieldFuneralHome.com

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