Stella (Antoniak) Stary

Stella Antoniak Stary 91, affectionately known as Babci, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Jozef and 4 children, Christine Sisko (Wayne), Teresa Barbieri (John), Richard Stary, and John Stary (Missy). In addition, Stella left behind 8 grandchildren, Jamie Hirsch of Massachusetts, Aaron Sisko of Meriden CT, Zachary Barbieri of Oklahoma, Mia Barbieri of Torrington CT, Ethan Barbieri of California, Chloe Stary of Florida, Heather Dionne and Nicole Spear of South Carolina and 11 great- grandchildren. Stella is pre-deceased by her brother Joseph Antoniak of New Hartford and survived by brothers Steve Antoniak of Maryland and Mike Antoniak of Tennessee.

Stella was born February 4, 1933, in Wola Uhruska, Poland.  As a little girl she bravely traveled with her family across Europe trying to escape the ravages of World War II and lost her mother Sophie due to illness.  Stella sailed to America as a young woman, learned to speak, write and read English and became a U.S. Citizen May 13, 1960.  She worked at the Warrington Woolen Mill and retired from the Torrington Co.

Stella loved music, and dancing (especially Polkas), walking, cooking and baking. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s and a member of the PNA.

We will miss her strength, indomitable spirit and sweet smiles.  Stella will be laid to rest with a celebration of life Saturday May 3, 2025 at 11 AM at Saint Francis church with burial following at new St. Francis Cemetery.

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