Born in Heilbronn-Sontheim, Germany, she was the daughter of Mieczyslaw and Stanislawa Witkowski.
She was a proud and active member of the Polish Society of Passaic. So involved, she become their treasurer. A devote Catholic, she recently joined the congregation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Palm Bay, Florida.
She is survived by her loving husband, Edward Kwasnik; daughters: Erika Perez (Edwin Perez Jr.), Vivian Shepherd (Chris Shepherd), and Sonja Pusaver (Barry R. Pusaver); grandchildren: Cassandra Perez, Izabella Perez, Tatiyanna Shepherd, and Evan Pusaver. She was predeceased by her brother, Matthew Witkowski and both parents.
Maria will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
A memorial mass will be held on June 9, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5330 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905.