Obituary of Edith Sielski

WATERBURY- Edith Sielski, 99, passed away Friday November 27, 2015 in the V.I.T.A.S unit of St. Mary’s Hospital. She was predeceased by her loving husband Theodore Sielski. Mrs. Sielski was born October 21, 1916 in Waterbury daughter of the late Edward and Bertha (Neumann) Steinnagel. Edith's secret for living 99 healthy years was her passion for taking long walks especially to downtown Waterbury of old. She enjoyed taking long rides with the love of her life Teddy, playing pinochle with her mom and sister, also rummy with anyone who would play with her. She especially enjoyed making dinner on Friday nights where all the family would gather and visit. She is survived by her five loving daughters Beverly and her husband Ronald Plourde of Waterbury, Gaile and her husband Raymond Caruso of Middlebury, Helen and her husband Douglas Austin of Waterbury, Roberta Dorso and her longtime companion Angelo Fusco of Prospect, and Judith and her husband Rocco Becce of Thomaston; a brother Raymond Steinnagel of Waterbury; thirteen grandchildren Lori, Carolyn, Christine, Ronald, Robin, Sandra, Jan, Beth, Paula, Steven, Anthony, Courtney, Ted, and Hallie; and twenty two great grandchildren. Edith was predeceased by four brothers, and one sister. Arrangements- Mrs. Sielski’s funeral will begin 9:15 A.M Tuesday December 1, 2015 from The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury, 270 West Main St, 06702, and proceed to St. Patrick’s Church, 50 Charles St, Waterbury, CT 06708 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 203 Spring Lake Road, Waterbury, 06706. Calling hours will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 from 5 to 7 P.M at the funeral home. Donations in her name may be made to Abbott Terrace Health Center, 44 Abbott Terrace, Waterbury, 06702.