Barbara Ann Brzezinski, 77, of East Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2019. She was born in Bridgeport, CT a daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy (Urban) Tichy. She was raised in Westport and was a graduate of Staples High School and attended University of Connecticut. She was a real estate agent for Gallery of Homes, Century 21, Re/Max East of the River, and most recently at Re/Max Edge. She was a member of St. James Church in Manchester, an active member of the East Hartford Women’s Club for 40 years, and a lifelong member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, where she held many leadership positions. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Joseph Brzezinski, her loving son David Brzezinski of East Hartford and her brother Stephen Tichy Jr. and his wife Rose of Bethlehem, CT and 2 nephews Stephen Tichy III and Kevin Tichy. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services are Wednesday July 31, 2019 at 11AM at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, burial will follow in Silver Lane Cemetery, Silver Lane, both in East Hartford. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Tuesday from 4PM-7PM and Wednesday from 10AM-11AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA22202. For more information, to leave an online condolence or to view Barbara’s Everlasting Memorial Video Tribute, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
