Genevieve Paszczuk OBITUARY

Genevieve Paszczuk OBITUARY

Genevieve Kazienko Paszczuk 

Born April 22, 1936, in Nienadowa, Poland, Genevieve “Genny” Kazienko was the only child of Anna Kazienko Duchecki. Genevieve moved to the United States of America in her early teens, settling with Ciotka, (her aunt) on Putnam Street in Hartford, CT.  While there, Genny attended hair dressing school and earned her GED. In 1956, Genny met Bogdan Stanley Paszczuk at choir practice. He was outgoing, handsome, and a wonderful dancer. Genny and Bogdan married on October 18, 1958, at St. Cyril Church in Hartford, CT. 

Genny and Bogdan resided on Market Street in New Britain, where they raised their three children Henry, Elizabeth and Stanley Paszczuk. Genny was a working mother, cooking and cleaning before her second shift position at Macristy Industries on Newington Avenue in New Britain. By example, Genny taught her children the importance of hard work; the necessity to put your family’s needs before your own; and how to eat well. Genny credits Ciotka for teaching Genny how to cook. Genny’s exemplary Polish specialties will be forever fondly known as Polish soul food.

Genny was predeceased by her mother, Anna, in 2014; her husband, Bogdan, in 1987; and her daughter, Elizabeth, in 2023. Genny is survived by her sons Henry and Stanley and their families, including 5 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. St. Jude’s also accepts donations online at stjude.org or by phone 800-822-6311.

Funeral service will begin on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 8:30-9:30am at New Britain Memorial-Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britian followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10am at Holy Spirit Church, 183 Church St., Newington. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, January 22 from 4-7pm at New Britain Memorial-Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain.