Obituary of Irene Marciniec Bombaci

Irene Marciniec Bombaci, age 95, of Hebron and longtime resident of Essex, died suddenly on February 4, 2015 at Middlesex Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Marciniec and the late Joseph F. Bombaci. Daughter of the late Joseph & Stephanie (Rudzki) Zabielski. Irene was born at home and raised in Ivoryton and spent her entire married life in Essex where she raised her five children. Her time was always focused on family, faith, and friends. She was a bank teller at Deep River National bank, retiring in 1982. Her favorite pastimes included rooting for the UCONN Huskies and her beloved Red Sox (and any team who beat the Yankees!!). She will always be remembered for her wonderful homemade pies, infamous chocolate chip cookies, and unconditional love and generous spirit as a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. May she continue to know God's love and peace, knowing that she will always be in our hearts. Irene is survived by her children: Robert S. Marciniec Sr. and his wife Mary of Plainfield, Stanley A. Marciniec Jr. and his wife Linda of Essex, Nancy M. Ebler and her husband Joseph of Wathung, NJ, J. Andrew Marciniec and his wife Katrina of Westbrook and Janet Marciniec and her husband Phil of Hebron, her sisters; Jean Forden McCloy of West Hartford, Helen MacWhinney of Essex and Bette Nielsen of Vero Beach, FL as well as 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Irene was predeceased by her brother Henry Zabielski. Visiting hours for Irene will be held on Monday at Robinson,Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main St, Centerbrook from 5-7pm. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady Of Sorrows Church, Prospect St. Essex on Tuesday at 11am. Interment to follow at Centerbrook Cemetery. Donations may be made in Irene's memory to either Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Rd or Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Rd both in Middleton, CT 06457. To share a memory or condolence of Irene please visit www.rwwfh.com.