Newington Obituary: Emily Galecki, 95

Emily M. "Mickey" Galecki, 95, of Newington died Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at the Jerome Home in New Britain.

Born in New Britain on February 24, 1922, daughter of the late Waclaw & Monica (Sutula) Galecki, Mickey was a graduate of New Britain High School. She was employed with Fafnir Bearing Company in New Britain and Newington before retiring after 43 years of dedicated service.

Mickey loved to spend time at the beach, travel, read, and dance; any tune by Frank Sinatra would do. But her true joy came from caring for her family, particularly her nieces and nephews and eventually their children, and the following generation as well. Aunt Mickey was always there for "the kids". Whether taking them to the movies or on a trip; to an amusement park, shopping or spending time reading to them; listening to their stories or sharing their secrets, Aunt Mickey was their constant cheerleader, standing at the ready whenever she was needed. And, of course, there was always the candy dish waiting on the table when one of them would stop by.

Mickey leaves to mourn her loss, several nieces and nephews: Patricia & Greg Eaton, Cynthia & Walter Wohlfert, Richard Galecki, Ginny & Ron Galecki, Kathy & David Lundquist, Nancy Galecki, Deb Gallo and her partner Vic Lagace, Linda & Jose Julia, and Susan Galecki. Aunt Mickey will also be sorely missed by her many great-and grand-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings; Joseph "Eddie" and Henry Galecki, Helen Torello, brother-in-law Fred "Fritz" Torello, and sister-in-law Dorothy Galecki.

Her family wishes to thank the staffs at Arbor Rose and Jerome Home, Unit E-2, for their efforts, devotion, support and care of Aunt Mickey and her family. All of you provided a true quality of life during her last three years. A special thank you to Paul, RN on E-2 for his "over and above" assistance.

Her life and funeral will celebrated on Monday, December 18, at 9:00 AM from Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave, Newington, with a 10:00 AM Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Newington. Rites of Committal will follow the Mass at Sacred Heart Cemetery in New Britain. Relatives and friends may call for visitation on Sunday from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at Newington Memorial.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or to the charity of your choice.

"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears…but laugh and talk of me as though I were beside you. I loved you so; 'twas heaven here with you."