Yaglowski, Lillian
Lillian (Cesanek) Yaglowski, 88, of Newington, beloved wife of Robert Patrick Yaglowski, passed peacefully at home with her loving family on October 26, 2021. Her strong faith and deep love were precious gifts to her devoted husband of 66 years and her entire family.
She was born in New Britain to Stephan and Anna Cesanek, as the youngest of eight children. She was a graduate of Saint Francis School of Nursing class of 1954. During her 42 year career, she enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse in hospitals, doctor offices, nursing homes and the Veterans Hospital of Rocky Hill.
Lillian was a founding member and avid fundraiser for the Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington. She taught
5th grade catechism for more than 10 years and received an award from the Archdiocese of Hartford for her service. Lil served as a Eucharistic Minister, past president of the Ladies Guild, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and a member of the Ladies Guild Honor Guard. She ran many programs and fund raising events including dances, card parties and fashion shows, but her passion was creating unique arts and crafts all year long in preparation for the annual Christmas Fair.
She also found time to serve as a PTA member, a Cub Scout Den Mother, and helped out with Brownie and Girl Scout cookie drives. Lil was extremely creative. She sewed everything from stuffed animals, costumes and doll clothes to wedding formal wear. She loved camping, boating and traveling to historic places. Her laughter and flair for hosting parties and holidays will be fondly remembered, as well as her deep love of family, friends and her desire to help others.
In addition to her husband, Lil is survived by her four children and their spouses; Robert R. Yaglowski and his wife Josee, Laura Jacques and her husband Fred, Mark Yaglowski and his wife Lynn, and Janet Caruso and her husband Michael. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren; Jessica Martin and her husband Ray, Robert Patrick Yaglowski, Sheri O'Neill and her husband Bill, Laurie Harder and her husband Jon, Krista O'Reilly and her husband Ian, Scott Yaglowski and his wife Michelle, Erica Yaglowski, Michael Caruso, Christian Caruso, Arianna Caruso and Abby Caruso. She also leaves behind 7 great-grandchildren; Billy, Teddy, Danny and John O'Neil, JJ and Vivi Harder and Max O'Reilly, as well as sister in-laws Constance Brownstein and Ann Cesanek, her brother in-law Bill Labonosky and his wife Linda, plus many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, seven siblings and their spouses.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated DIRECTLY at Church of the Holy Spirit, 183 Church Street, Newington on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Lillian will be lovingly laid to rest in West Meadow Cemetery, 679 Willard Avenue, Newington.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the Alzheimer Association at https://act.alz.org/ donate or the Arthritis Foundation at https://www. artritis.org
Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington has care of the arrangements. To share a memory or express condolences online please visit us at www.duksa.net.