Cecilia Morytko

WATERBURY- Cecilia Morytko, 90, of Waterbury, died peacefully Thursday, January 12th, 2023 at the Village at East Farms.

Cecilia was born in Waterbury  May 10th, 1932, daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Gula) Morytko, the youngest of 11 children. She was a graduate of Slocuum Grammer School and Catholic High School, both in Waterbury. After high school, she entered the religious order, serving as Sister Mary Gregory for 16 years. While in the convent, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in French from Boston University and began her life long teaching career. Upon leaving the religious order, she began her teaching tenure in the Plainville school system, as Music Director for 26 years, until her retirement in 1992.  She also earned her Masters degree from Western Connecticut State College.  A well educated woman of her time, she spoke 4 languages fluenently.  Besides her language abilities, she was very musically inclined, played many musical instruments and was always willing to assist anyone to learn what she knew. 

Too say that Cecelia loved music is an understatement.  She was the Music Director at several local parishes, namely, St. Leo, St. Stanislaus Kostka and St. John of the Cross, churches in the Waterbury area.  Besides contributing her musical abilities at the parishes, she remained very devoted to Christ being very active in the Church. 

She lived a very active life.  She loved to cook, garden, home improvement, socialize and playing bingo at St. Leo.  Sports was also a great love of hers.  A great sports enthusiast,   perhaps that came from her five brothers, that they were all great Red Sox, Giants and UConn Women's basketball fans. 

She was predeceased by her brothers John, Ted, Edward, Chester, Robert,  and John and sisters Genevieve, Adeline, Statia and Joan. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Mary, Mother of the Church, formerly St. Leo the Great Church, in Waterbury. Calling hours from 9:00 A.M to 10:30 A.M. at Naugatuck Valley Memorial Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Watertown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mary, Mother of the Church, 14 Bentwood Drive, Waterbury Ct. 06705. To send an online condolence please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.

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