WESTFIELD – Irene K. (Skwarek) Dejkus, 99, formerly of Lozier Avenue, passed away Friday March 14, 2014 in a local nursing home. Born and raised in Westfield, Irene was a 1933 graduate of Westfield High School and was a retired secretary for the late Dr. Walter Simpson, an optometrist in Westfield. Irene was a communicant of St. Peter and St. Casimir Church where she was also a member of its Rosary Society.
Her husband, Konstanty “Connie” Dejkus died in 1991. She leaves 2 daughters, Patricia Katalina of Westfield and Susan Watson of Chester, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces and 2 nephews.
Her funeral will be Wednesday, March 19th at 9:30 a.m. from the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street (Route 20), followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter and St. Casimir Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, all in Westfield. Calling hours are Tuesday March 18th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions to St. Peter and St. Casimir Church, 24 State Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
The Robert E Cusack Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
