Jane Kosciuczyk

Jane Dolores (Werona) Kosciuczyk, age 92, of East Sandwich, formerly of Worcester, MA - passed from this life on May 20, 2015 at Cape Cod Hospital, in Hyannis, MA. On August 5, 1950 in Worcester, MA she was united in marriage at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church to the love of her life, Alfred L. Kosciuczyk, who died August 16, 2000. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ignatious "Ignacy" (from Rozenki, Vilna, Poland) and Constantia "Constance" (Zubrycka) Werona (from Purdanze, Poland ), one of seven children of immigrant parents. She attended St. Mary's School, Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Worcester, Commerce High School and Worcester Science Becker College. Jane was a devoted wife and sister; she retired from Chemical Sales and Service Co. in Worcester, MA. She treasured her family, sharing her passion for cars with her nephew, Scott Poirier, enjoyed working in her yard, attending "open" houses with her good friend Richard Lonstein, traveling, and caring for her home. She was a truly special person, she was interested in everything and embraced life evidenced by her independence until her final days; she was always willing to learn new things, share a recipe or cleaning tip. She will be greatly missed and forever loved. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Ann (Werona) Poirier of Hyannis, MA; her sister-in-law, Gertrude (Kosciuczyk) Ellstrom and husband Donald Ellstrom of Worcester, MA; and numerous nieces, nephews and closest friends. She is predeceased by her brother, Edward A. Werona of Worcester, MA; five sisters, Mary Theresa Martin, Josephine F. Werona, Constance Sophia Antoniewicz, Stasia Johnson Triba, all from Worcester, MA; maternal Grandparents, Stanislaus "Stanley" and Josepha "Frances" (Swiderska) Zubrycka; and paternal Grandparents Andrew and Mary A. (Krasnik) Werona. Jane's funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 26th at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward Street. Entombment next to her husband will follow in Notre Dame Mausoleum, Worcester. There are no calling hours. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St Worcester, is honored to assist the family with arrangements.