Obituary of Catherine Strilka

STRILKA-Catherine Strilka, age 95 of Orange, beloved wife of the late John Strilka, died January 29, 2010 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Born in New York City on July 14, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Martha Wowrowski Jelasko. Mrs. Strilka was a long time resident of Orange and worked as an assembler for the Sikorsky, Bond Rubber, Bic Pen and Winchester Arms Companies, until her retirement in 1975. Together with her family she enjoyed traveling to destinations such as Hawaii, Florida, US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Cruises and was strong supporter of the UCONN Women's Basket Ball Team. She is survived by her devoted children, Paul and his wife Lillian Strilka and Janice and her husband, Paul Peterson, all of Orange; cherished grandchildren, Paul Strilka, Jr. and his wife Robyn of NYC, Craig Strilka of Shelton, Robert Shinn and Kristen Peterson, both of Orange; and a cherished great-grandson, Eastwood Strilka of NYC. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Strilka was predeceased by her brothers, John and Michael Jelasko. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 10:30 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM in the Three Saints Russian Orthodox Church, 26 Howard Ave., Ansonia. Interment will follow Pine Grove Cemetery, Ansonia. Family and friends may call on Monday, February 1, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, Parastas Service will be held at 5:30 PM. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Slava Klyuchkovska, Mrs. Strilka's loyal caregiver of two years, and the Masonicare Hospice for their compassionate and loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to either Three Saints Church or to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, 33 North Plains Industrial Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492. On line condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.