Gertrude Preg Mygodney, age 92, of Fairfield, wife of the late Stephen J. Mygodney, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born in Bridgeport on July 8, 1929, daughter to the late Mr and Mrs John Preg, Gertrude had lived in the West End of Bridgeport, also known as Hunktown, for 35 years before moving to Westport and later to Fairfield where she lived the rest of her life.

She graduated from St Stephen’s School and later from Bassick High School. Mrs Mygodney worked as an office manager for the Dictaphone Corporation and later Countdown and the Trim Fashions companies until her retirement. Mrs Mygodney was a longtime parishioner of the former St Stephens Church and later St Emery Church, where she belonged to the Ladies Guild and was a willing volunteer for many church functions.

Gertrude was a great cook, especially her Hungarian specialties; she liked animals and especially loved the times that she spent with family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Stephen E. Mygodney, and his wife, Heidi, grandchildren, Emery and Brianna Mygodney, all of Newtown; as well as many nieces, nephews and Godchildren.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Arnold, Cornel and Jack Preg, and a sister, Helen Virag.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 24, at 10:30 am, directly at St Emery Church, 838 Kings Highway, Fairfield, with burial to follow in Mt Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. There will be no prior calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America (dementiasociety.org).

Arrangements are in the care of Lesko & Polke Funeral Home. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit leskopolkefuneralhome.com.