Mary S. Risko

Mary S. (Chisarik) Risko, 96, of Monroe, died on September 10 in Ashlar of Newtown.

Born in Bridgeport to the late Michael and Catherine (Kasper) Chisarik, she was a resident of Monroe for 53 years. Mrs Risko was the retired proprietor with her late husband, Charles, in the City Vending and Tobacco Company of Bridgeport. She is the widow of Charles Risko and was pre-deceased by her son, Edward Risko.

Survivors include her brother, Andrew Chisarik of Lake Stephens, Wash.; a sister, Anna Kubita of Montour Falls, N.Y.; five grandchildren, Pamela Risko of Hudson, Fla., Ileen Greytak of Sandy Hook, Edward Risko, Jr, of Shelton, Brian Risko of Newtown, and Jeffrey Risko of Pompano Beach, Fla.; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on September 20 at 4 pm in Ashlar of Newtown with the Rev Anne Baltzell officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in St John’s Cemetery, Stratford.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford.

The Newtown Bee     September 15, 2000