Emily R. Krzysik

Krzysik- Emily Krzysik, age 89, of Easton entered into rest on Friday March 26th at the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield, CT. She was the devoted wife of the late Theodore Krzysik. Emily was born in Michigan on June 13, 1920, daughter of the late John and Rose Butki and grew up in Caro before moving to Detroit in her teens. She lived the majority of her life in Grosse Pointe Woods. Emily worked at the U.S. Rubber plant in Detroit during World War II and was a trail-blazing labor organizer amongst the women working there. After raising a family of her own, Emily opened her home to several foster children and volunteered with mentally challenged children. She delighted in the time spent playing with and teaching young children. Her love of travel was instilled in her children, as was her love for her Catholic faith. She is the beloved mother of David Krzysik of Berkley, CA. and Doreen Collins and her husband Thomas of Easton, CT. She is the cherished Grandmother of Andrew and Paige Collins. She leaves behind two sisters in law, Aggie Butki of Florida and Stacia Sepos of Michigan. Emily loved and cared for her many wonderful nieces and nephews but shared a special bond and trust with her niece, Audrey Lopetrone. Thank you Audrey, for all your love, caring and support. Emily was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. The family wishes to thank the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield for providing outstanding care and respect to Emily allowing her to continue to live with dignity even as her health failed. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to: The Kennedy Center, Inc., 2440 Reservior Avenue, Trumbull, CT 06611. Funeral services will be held next week in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Local arrangements have been entrusted to the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, of Fairfield Center.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236