Nora Podolski

Nora (Pultorak) Podolski, 100, wife of the late Stanislaw Podolski passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born on November 29, 1924 in Clinton, MA and lived in Poland for several years before settling in New Britain and then Farmington. She was the daughter of the late Jozef and Rozalia (Kulis) Pultorak. Nora retired from the Hospital for Special Care and was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church. Lovingly known as Babci, she lived an active and fulfilling life. She found joy in crocheting, playing pinochle and bingo with family and friends, and tending to her garden. Babci was also known for her incredible Polish cooking, especially her homemade pierogi. Being a grandmother was Babci’s greatest joy, and she deeply cherished every moment with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Nora is survived by her daughter Ursula and her husband Ralph Fraley of Farmington, granddaughter Jessica and her husband Patrick Parker of Farmington, grandson Ryan Fraley of Vernon, three great-granddaughters; Madison, Avery and Rylee Parker as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Roman Podolski and seven siblings; Viola Sliwonik, Chester Pultorak, Helen Lubomski, Joseph Pultorak, Stephanie Pultorak, Stasia Ciesnik and Agnieszka Olzewski.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 8:30-9:30am at New Britain Memorial-Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, CT. A mass of Christian burial will follow at 10am at Sacred Heart Church, 158 Broad St., New Britain. She will then be laid to rest beside her husband at Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor and the Franciscan Home Care for the wonderful care they provided their mother and grandmother.