SOUTHBRIDGE/WORCESTER: Sophia (Malkowski) Krukowski, 103, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Radius Healthcare in Southbridge. Her husband of 53 years, Peter Krukowski died in 1975.
She leaves two daughters Lillian Chalon of Murrietta, Calf; Carol Young and her husband Fred of Southbridge, seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, a sister Katherine Charnetski of San Ramon, Calf; and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by sisters Charlotte Milosh, Wanda Grendol, Ann Kreatz and Victoria Dunnelly.
She was born in Poland the daughter of Walter and Marrianna Malkowski. She came to this country when she was 3 and lived in Worcester and Auburn most of her life before moving to Southbridge several years ago.
Sophia was a member of the White Eagles Club in Worcester and the Womenâ??s Auxiliary of the Polish World War I Veterans. She was a stay at home wife and mother but also worked part time for FW Woolworthâ??s in Worcester.
She crocheted, enjoyed reading, discussing politics and doing crossword puzzles.
A private service will be held in Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home 51 Marcy St. Southbridge. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. There are no calling hours. An online guest book is available at www.BelangerFuneralHome.com