Clara G. Misiorski

Clara (Skip) Gertrude Misiorski

Clara (Skip) was born February 19, 1935, and passed from this life to the next on January 17, 2022, just shy of her 87th birthday. She was the youngest of 13 children born in Swansea, Massachusetts to Edith and William Peters. She was nicknamed Skipper because she always had to skip to keep up with her older siblings. Her brother was the bestower of nicknames and eventually shortened it to Skip.

Skip married Frank Misiorski, whom she met at Joseph Case High School. They were married for 61 years until his passing in 2017.

While raising 5 children, she pursued an associate degree in Childhood Development, worked at Waring Products in the accounting department, was a licensed Real Estate agent, and served as an EMT for the New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance Company. Skip was active in her children’s activities, becoming a band parent and working multiple musical theater productions. She was an avid fan of UCONN Women’s Basketball. Skip was also active in the New Hartford Senior Citizens and helped organize group walking trips.

Skip passed peacefully and her wishes to have her body donated to science were granted by the UCONN Medical School. When discussing this desire with her children, she was asked if she didn’t think she’d be too old to do that, to which she replied, “they need old people too!” She would be thrilled to know that she is helping to educate future medical students, who one day will care for so many others.

Skip is survived by her 5 children: Marcia Misiorski, Cindy (Randy) Cole, Chris (Sue) Misiorski, Mike (Mary) Misiorski and Donna (Bruce) Felix. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made via check to the New Hartford Senior Center c/o New Hartford Town Hall, 530 Main St, P.O. Box 316, New Hartford CT 06057.