Stella Lipinksi, Emigrated to US in 1939, Died at 96

Obituary via Roney Funeral Home:

GRAFTON - Stella M. (Matuzek) Lipinski, 96, passed June 4, 2016. Her husband of 44 years, Alexander P. Lipinski passed June 29, 1999. She leaves 3 children; Linda L. Lapinski of Worcester, Nancy Lipinski – Connors of Grafton who resided with Mrs. Lipinski and was her caregiver and her son Thomas Lipinski and his wife Kim of Grafton; One brother, Stanley V. Matuzek of Grafton; Four grandchildren, Thomas Stanley Lipinski Jr., Elizabeth A. Fay , P.F.C. Zachary T. Lipinski, USMC and Jake A. Lipinski. She also leaves three nieces, Patricia Bukoski, Diane Moen, Cynthia Roy and one nephew Stanley G. Matuzek, many cousins and dear friends.

Mrs. Lipinski was born December 8, 1919 in Grodiszko, Gorne, Poland the daughter of Vincente and Anelia (Mish) Matuzek. Stella emigrated with her mother and brother from Poland in the spring of 1939 to the US to join her father Vicente who was awaiting their arrival. They all then settled in Grafton where she has lived for 77 years.

Her first employment here was at the Wuskanut Mills in The Fisherville Village of South Grafton. She then worked at Kartiganer Hat Co. in Upton, Prest Wheel Corporation in South Grafton and then Burgess Leather Company in Grafton until retiring. Stella, who was known to many as "Babci", was an extremely proud mother and grandmother of polish heritage who instilled a strong sense of Catholicism and belief in God to her children. Had you ever visited her home you would never have left hungry as Stella could have "fed an army" with her famous Gwompkies and Kapusta.

She adored her family, loved her home, flowers, gardening and the ocean. Stella was also a dedicated Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots fan, particularly " her" Tom Brady. She loved her community, was a devout parishioner of St. James Catholic Church and a member of The Daughters of Isabella for over 70 years. Flowers may be sent or donations made to St. James Church Memorial Fund 89 Main St. South Grafton MA 01560 honoring her dedication to her parish.

Calling Hours & Funeral
All are invited to Calling Hours with her family Monday June 6th from 5 to 8 PM at The Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. in North Grafton. Stella's funeral will be Tuesday June 7th from The Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. North Grafton with family and friends then taking her to her Parish Church of St. James at 89 Main St. in South Grafton to share the celebration of her Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. She will then be laid to rest next to her husband Alexander at Fairview Cemetery in South Grafton. People going to the funeral home Tuesday should arrive there no later than 9:45 AM.