WORCESTER__Irena (Jarmolowicz) Luksys, 69, of Worcester-Auburn, died in her home on Friday, January 2, 2009. Her husband, Joseph A. Luksys died in 1994.
She leaves two brothers, Tadeusz Jarmolowicz of Cherry Valley and Leszak Jarmolowicz of Poland; two sisters, Regina Milewska of Worcester and Jadwiga Pietrewicz of Poland and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Andrzej Rozanski. Irena was born in Suwalki, Poland a daughter of Antoni and Alexandra (Topolski) Jarmolowicz and immigrated to the United States in 1985.
Mrs. Luksys worked at American Linen Company for many years prior to her retirement. She attended high school and college in Poland and was a teacher for a short time before coming to this area. She was a member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church and sang in the church choir. She enjoyed her family and friends and cared for her many animals on her small farm.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from HENRY - DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home are Tuesday, January 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.