WEBSTER - Mary D. (Meciak) Susienka, 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 4, after a long illness. Her husband of 40 years, William J. Susienka, Sr., died in 1990.
She leaves her daughter, Joan S. Morrison and her husband George H. of Thompson, CT; her son, William J. Susienka and his wife Donna M. of Linwood; a sister, Frances Suvar of New London, Ohio; a brother, John M. Meciak of Dudley ; 5 grandchildren, Kevin Susienka and his wife Jennifer, Kerry Morrison and her husband Patrick Brown, Elizabeth Susienka, Damien Morrison and Andrew Morrison; two great grandsons, Nathaniel and Theodore Morrison Brown; beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy M. Vanco.
She was born and raised in Webster, the daughter of Vincent A. and Agnes (Kasik) Meciak. She was a lifelong resident who attended Bartlett High School.
Mrs. Susienka worked as a waitress at McGeary’s Lunch, at The Campus and for many years at The Lodge Restaurant, retiring in 1986. She was known for her knack of recalling what her customers liked without writing down food and drink orders.
She was a member of Saint Louis Church and its League of Catholic Women. She belonged to the Silver Dippers and the Webster Senior Center. She enjoyed bowling in leagues at Mohegan Bowl-A-Drome. She was once a member of the Saint Anthony’s Women’s Club. She volunteered at the Church of the Reconciliation’s Shared Blessings Kitchen for many years, preparing and serving meals weekly.
Mrs. Susienka enjoyed reading, New England sports, knitting, crocheting and cooking. She was generous, loving and devoted to her family.
The funeral will be held Monday, June 8, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake St. Burial will be in Saint Anthony’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday, June 7, in the funeral home. It was her wish that flowers be omitted. Rather, donations in her name may be made to Webster-Dudley Food Share, c/o United Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church St., Webster, MA 01570.