Philomena M. Kravarik

Philomena M. (Cipolla) Kravarik, 72, of Hunting Ridge Road, Brookfield, devoted wife of John “Jack” Kravarik, died at Danbury Hospital on April 7.

In addition to her husband of 51 years, she is survived by her son, William J. Kravarik, and his wife, Alice, of Newtown; her daughter, Linda Cyr, and her husband, Larry, of Bethel; granddaughters, Kellie Kravarik of Newtown and Laurel Cyr of Bethel. She is also survived by Terry Carloni of Lake Carmel, N.Y., Thomas Kravarik and his wife, Leila, and their children, Aaron and Cassandra, of Bakersfield, Calif.; her sisters, Rose Prisciantelli of New Milford, Frances “Fritz” Lapine of Danbury, and Antoinette “Ginny” Fotion of Ansonia; her brothers, Dan Cipolla of Bridgewater, and Frank Cipolla, Jr of Brookfield; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, loving brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.

She was predeceased by her brothers Bill, Albert, Nick, Joseph, John and Henry Cipolla; and her sisters Josephine “Pat” Cipolla, Lillian Damelio, Mary “Hoodie” Kriss, and Theresa Adams.

She was born in the family home on Kellogg Street, Brookfield, on October 17, 1932, daughter of the late Frank and Tessie (Caperella) Cipolla. She was a lifelong resident of Brookfield and graduated from Danbury High School, Class of 1950.

Mrs Kravarik worked as a secretary for Unimation in Danbury and later retired as a records clerk for the Bethel Police Department. She was a member of St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brookfield and enjoyed baking and breaking bread with her church, family, and friends.

A talented and creative seamstress, she loved her position as “private seamstress” to her loved ones and was an avid gardener. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed playing the organ for her family, especially on Christmas Eve.

Her door was always open to all and there was always room for one more at the table. Her contagious laughter will be sorely missed.

Donations in her memory may be made to St Paul’s Memorial Fund, 174 Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804 or to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit the website at www.CornellMemorial.com.

The Newtown Bee        April 15, 2005