Obituary for
Regina Rudewicz (Tyszka)
Regina Tyszka Rudewicz, 79, of Leesburg, FL, died peacefully after a short illness, on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Born on August 24, 1938 to Mary (Cwikla) and Francis Tyszka in Hartford, CT, Regina proudly graduated from Mt. St. Joseph Academy for Girls in 1956 and The University of Hartford in 1958.
A devoted wife and loving mother, Regina leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Dr. Alex M. Rudewicz of Leesburg, FL; her daughters, Laura Spannaus and her husband David of Brookfield, CT, and Kristen McKenzie and friend Ryan Clarke of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren Alexx and Hunter Spannaus and Cassie and Katy McKenzie. Regina is survived by her brother Frank Tyszka and his wife Bernadette; nieces and nephews Christine Tyszka, Jane Stinson, David Tyszka, Ed Dyjak and Fran Maynard. Regina was predeceased by her sister Felicia Dyjak.
A resident of Simsbury, CT for over 30 years, Regina was fiercely proud of her Polish heritage, becoming President of the Polish Cultural Club and supporting multiple Polish organizations and events. A lover of theater, Regina was active in the Simsbury Theater Guild and an avid supporter of the Goodspeed Opera House. Regina’s Catholic faith was a guiding principle throughout her life and in recent years was actively involved with the Rosary and Prayer groups at Royal Highlands in Leesburg.
The family would like to thank Dr. Clifford J. Bailey and the entire staff at Select Specialty Hospital Tallahassee for their compassionate dedication to Regina’s care and comfort.
Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury on Sunday, May 20th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 21st, at St. Mary’s Church, 946 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Burial will follow in the Simsbury Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the CCSU Foundation, Alex & Regina Rudewicz Fund, P.O. Box 612, New Britain, CT 06050-0612. Please visit Regina’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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