Sandra Lynn Modzelewski Weiner
Sandra Lynn Modzelewski Weiner, 63, of Brookfield, beloved wife of Keith Frances Weiner, died peacefully at her home November 7. Born in Danbury, she was the daughter of Ruth Nagle Modzelewski and the late John C. Modzelewski, Sr.
In addition to her husband, brothers John Modzelewski, Jr, and wife Deborah, of Newtown, Mark Modzelewski, and wife Karin, of Brookfield; sisters Cheryl Dekany, and husband Steve, of Danbury, and Carol Modzelewski of Bethel; her loving children Brian Weiner, and his partner Ethan Wang, of Boston, and Dr Tammy Weiner Curatilo, and her husband Philip, and cherished grandchildren Francesca and Leonardo of Shaker Heights, Ohio; her mother; brother-in-law Alan Weiner and wife Candee; and many nieces and nephews survive Ms Weiner. Her father; and grandparents Herman Nagle and Sadie French Nagle Esselman, and Antoni and Janina (Mierzejewski) Modzelewski, predeceased her.
She was a graduate of Danbury High School. The Weiners were married in 1975, in Danbury, and later moved to Brookfield. Ms Weiner worked at Reads Department Store managing multiple departments, before raising her family. She was an integral part of the family real estate development business of her husband and brother-in-law, Alan, and made it a success. She most recently managed the Maplewood Indoor Flea Market for the past 22 years, and loved her job. Without her, the Weiner family knows their lives would not have been as fulfilled as they are today.
Ms Weiner was a beautiful, intelligent woman who was known for her outgoing personality and infectious laugh. She loved playing kickball and singing songs with her grandchildren. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and always put her family first.
Friends may call at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, from 5 to 8 pm, Wednesday, November 12. A celebration of her life will take place Thursday, November 13, at 10:30 am, in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 119 Junction Road, Brookfield. Interment will follow at Milltown Rural Cemetery in Brewster, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the March of Dimes at www.marchofdimes.org.