Lidia Boyko (Bojaniwsky) passed Friday, February 3, 2023 at home in Prosper, TX. Born in Berezhany, Ukraine April 15, 1936. Her family fled Ukraine in 1944 during WWII and they lived in several displaced persons camps in Germany. They came to the United States and first settled in Babylon, NY in 1949. They later relocated to Elizabeth, NJ. After many years and relocations, her and her husband settled in Locust Valley, NY and later to Prosper, TX.
Lidia studied fine arts in Rutgers University. She was an avid fan of the arts and enjoyed crafting, especially with her granddaughters. She enjoyed gardening and could often be seen there, puttering around for hours.
Lidia is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Stephen J. Boyko. As well as her daughter, Daria Canton, husband, Horacio "Troy" Canton; and granddaughters, Maya and Elena Canton. She is preceded in death by her son, Mark Boyko, who passed suddenly in 2017.
A visitation will be held the evening of Friday, February 10, 2023 at McLaughlin Kramer and Migiel Funeral Home in Glen Cove, NY, and the funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at St. Josaphat's Monastery. Lidia will be buried next to her son in Locust Valley Cemetery in NY.
Nothing meant more to Lidia than her dear home country of Ukraine. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Revived Soldiers of Ukraine. rsukraine.org
The staff at Stonebriar Funeral Home and Cremation Services encourages family and friends to express their fond memories, expressions of sympathy and additional condolences to the family by visiting the obituary page for Lidia Boyko www.StonebriarFH.com.
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