THOMPSON – Barbara A. (Mroczek) Kaliszewski, 68, died Monday in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, with all her children at her side after a three month illness. Her husband of 27 years, Edward R. Kaliszewski, died in 1996.
She leaves 4 children, Holly J. Stanley and her husband Paul of Storrs, CT, Mark J. Kaliszewski and his wife Doreen of Tampa, FL, Peter J. Kaliszewski and his wife Patricia, and Kelli J. Lavoie and her husband David, all of Putnam, CT; her mother, Stella T. (Jezerski) Mroczek of Thompson, a brother, Stanley Mroczek of Phoenix, AZ; a brother-in-law, Joseph Mayotte of Quinebaug; 14 grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was looking forward to the birth of her first great-grandchild in January, 2015. She was preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Mayotte.
She was born in Webster and raised in Dudley, daughter of the late Joseph Mroczek. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1963 and attended Pan American Airlines Flight Stewardess Training School. She resided in Alexandria, VA before moving back to Dudley. She had lived in Thompson since 1969.
Barbara first worked for Pan American Airlines as a stewardess. She was a bobbin weaver at Beldings Thread in Putnam. She was then the manager of Putnam Hallmark in Webster for 12 years, retiring in 2012.
She was faithful to attending sporting events for her children and grandchildren, and was their most enthusiastic fan. She also liked watching “Dancing WithThe Stars.”
A graveside service will be held at a later date in St. Joseph Garden of Peace, Webster. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster, MA.