PUTNAM, CT – Margaret F. (Manzi) Beresik, 90, of 62 Thompson Ave., died Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Hubbard Regional Hospital. Her husband, John D. Beresik, Sr., died in 1960.
She leaves a son, John D. Beresik, Jr., of Putnam; a brother, James Manzi of Webster; 2 sisters, Emily Desaulniers of Southbridge and Dolores Manzi of Newton; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by nine brothers, Frank, Joseph, Frederick, Michael, Albert, George, Edward, John and Henry Manzi, and by five sisters, Carolyn O’Connell, Edith, Julia and Lois Manzi, and Rose Foley.
She was born and raised in Webster, a daughter of Anthony and Benvenuta (Borrasi) Manzi. She lived in Dudley and again in Webster before moving to Putnam in 1985.
Mrs. Beresik was a homemaker. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and was a founding member of the local chapter of the Sons of Italy. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and crafts.
The funeral will be held Sat., Jan. 22, from Scanlon Funeral Service, East Main St., Webster, with a Mass at noon in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours will be from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, Jan. 21, at the funeral home.