Mary Julia Grudzinski

October 28, 2015

Mary Julia (Wojcik) Grudzinski, 84, of Syracuse went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday. Mary was born December 18, 1930 to Paul and Julia Wojcik. She was a graduate of Vocational High School. She belonged to the Polish Youth Center and volunteered at the USO. Mary also worked at E. W. Edwards and Sons. In 1949, she married Sigmund Eugene Grudzinski, who was the love of her life for 43 years. Mary dedicated her life to her family. She raised four beautiful, hard-working children and took joy in creating beauty and paying it forward. She painted ceramics for many years and loved giving them to family and friends. Mary not only enjoyed growing her family, but loved growing flowers, especially her deep red geraniums. Another passion Mary had was for cooking special dishes for family and friends. She took special pride in dishes that reflected her Polish heritage. Mary had a strong faith that sustained her throughout her life. She was a lifelong communicant of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and she also attended St. Stephen's Church. She was a member of the Rosary Society, the Mother’s Club and volunteered at church bingo. Mary's loving spirit will be remembered. She is survived by her children, Robert (Cynthia), Thomas (Theresa), Gerald (Nancy), and Mary (Terry Richards) Grudzinski; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 AM Tuesday, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friends may call 8-9 AM prior to Mass at the Giminski-Wysocki Funeral Home, 1320 W. Genesee St. in Syracuse. Burial: Sacred Heart Cemetery in Geddes. Contributions may be made to Francis House, 108 Michaels Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208