Genevieve K. Przygocki

Genevieve K. Przygocki, 97 of Hamden was peacefully called home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on December 17, 2023. She was the loving mother of Bruce E. Przygocki and Genevieve (Genie) Kearney and her husband Patrick, both of Hamden. She was predeceased by her husband Boleslaw, her daughter Katherine (Kathy), her brother Joseph Kowalski, Sr. and her parents Julian and Felicia (Golczynski) Kowalski. She also leaves behind to cherish her memory her three beloved grandsons, Michael, Christian and Brandon Kearney who affectionately called her “Babci” as well as her brother Bernard A. Kowalski of Hamden. She is also survived by many cousins and friends. Genevieve was born in New Haven, CT on June 8, 1926, and grew up in the Great Depression and survived the great Hurricane of 1938 while walking home from school. She graduated from St. Stanislaus School in 1940 and from Commercial High School in 1944 and initially worked in the security and insurance industry. “Gen” then went on to work for Yale Printing Office and took time off to raise a family. She later returned to work for Yale University Press from 1983 to 2004 as the Reprints Production Manager where she managed the printing of more than 300 books a year. She retired on 11/5/2004 after a total of 35 years of dedicated service to Yale. Genevieve was a devoted, compassionate mother to her family and lived a life of faith. She instilled many Polish holiday traditions passed down from generations to her children and grandchildren. She also worked in the school libraries when her children were young and was actively involved in the PTA and teaching sewing classes as an afterschool activity. She was instrumental in starting the first eye screening program in Hamden Public Elementary Schools. Genevieve was an active member of St. Stanislaus, BM Church in New Haven until her health prevented her from attending mass in person. She religiously watched the daily mass on television and prayed the rosary. She was a member of the Parish Council, the Children of Mary Sodality, Parish picnic committee, St. Cecelia Choir and the Polish Krakowiak Dance Group. She was also the editor of the 100-year history of St. Stanislaus Church 1901-2001. She was a member of the New Haven Catholic Council of Women, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Polish Falcons of America. Genevieve will be remembered for her unending kindness and words of wisdom that touched everyone who met her. She was an avid reader and loved vacationing in Cape Cod every summer with her family, swimming, going to Yale Football games, rooting for her New York Yankees baseball team and most importantly spending time with her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Church, State St. New Haven. Friends are asked to go directly to church. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 PM at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 3110 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Office of Radio and Television, 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, CT or the American Heart Association. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com

Genevieve K. Przygocki

June 8, 1926 - December 17, 2023