Stella Julia (Schultz) Podziewski, 96, formerly of Groton, died Friday morning at Woodlawn Nursing Home in Newport, NH with her family by her side.
Stella was born in Housatonic, MA on May 1, 1907 the daughter of Frank and Pauline Schultz. A longtime former resident of Mystic and Norwich, she later lived at 1039 Poquonnock Road in Groton before moving to New Hampshire in 1999 to be closer to her family.
Known as a woman of great determination and strong faith, she was a longtime member of the St. Mary Frances Circle, Daughters of Isabella in Mystic.
She was the widow of Charles F. Podziewski whom she married in Norwich in 1930.
Stella leaves her son, Donald Podziewski of NC; 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was predeceased by her daughter, Delores M. Podziewski Clay.
Stella's family will gather for a Funeral Mass to celebrate her life at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Housatonic, MA on Wednesday at 9am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Burial will follow at St. Bridget’s Cemetery, Housatonic. Visitation is private for the family.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic is in charge of arrangements.