Obituary of Irene M. Szpak

Irene M. Baran Szpak, age 80, beloved wife of the late John Szpak, of Ansonia, died peacefully on October 19, 2015. Born in Ansonia on July 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Bob Baran. Mrs. Szpak was a lifelong Ansonia resident and a devoted member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Her passion in life was her family and she enjoyed cooking and trips to the casinos. She worked as a legal secretary for Cohen & Altschuler and the Law Offices of Lyons & Tuccio, prior to her retirement. She is survived by her devoted son, Gregory J. Szpak of Ansonia, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 58 years, she was predeceased by sister, Anna Baran Hodges. Funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 10:45 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 105 Clifton Ave., Ansonia. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:45 AM, Panikhida at 10:15 AM. In honor of Irene’s wishes, there will be no evening visitation hours and interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com