Urbanski, Edna F.
Edna Frances Urbanski (nee Romuk) passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023 at Benchmark of Hamden at the age of 98. A long-time resident of North Haven, Edna was born on May 12, 1924 in New Haven, to Kazimiera and Ludwik Romuk. She graduated from Hillhouse High School cum laude and received a full scholarship to attend Arnold College of Health and Physical Education (now part of the University of Bridgeport) where she received her B.S. degree in 1946. Her career as a Physical Education Teacher was at Noah Webster School in Hartford, Hillhouse High in New Haven, Robert Early Jr. High in Wallingford, then for 20 years at North Haven High School and 5 years at Ridge Road Elementary School. Edna was the wife of the late John Frank Urbanski. She enrolled in the Masters of Physical Education program at the University of Bridgeport, where she graduated in 1967. She completed her 6th Year at Southern Connecticut State University in 1970, and received a Certificate in Gerontology at Gateway Community College. Edna had a passion for sports, inspiring many young people to participate to their fullest potential. She was inducted into the North Haven Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. She participated in the Connecticut Senior Games every year since 1993, winning the prestigious award of Senior Athlete of the Year in 2007, at the age of 86. As well, Edna participated in all of the biennial National Senior Games, traveling all over the United States to compete in Badminton and/or Golf tournaments, winning several Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. Edna was a woman of faith. She loved attending her prayer group meetings and going on retreats at several Catholic retreat centers. Edna was the beloved mother of four children: Felicia (Larry Squire), John, Ludwik, and Walter. She was the youngest and last of the “Romuk sisters”, which included Anna, Helen, Stella, Ludwika, and Victoria. She leaves several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Her family will receive relatives and friends at Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford on Monday, March 13th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489, or to the North Haven Athletic Association c/o North Haven High School, 221 Elm St., North Haven, CT 06473 would be appreciated by the family. The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue have been entrusted with the arrangements. www.northhavenfuneral.com
03/12/56 - 02/28/19
Happy Heavenly Birthday Mom. Life is not the same without you. We had so much more to do, but as promised, I will keep living for you and always have your back. I know that you're by my side. Everyday I thank God for blessing me with such an amazing, genuine, loving and wonderful mother. Thank you for everything and always being honest. One of the many traits you inherited from grandpa. An angel with a heart of gold, solid as they come, strong, but most of all, one of a kind. You are my hero and forever will be in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Stay resting in peace. Love always, your daughter and best friend.