Obituary of Viola Gawrlyczik

Viola M. Gawrlyczik, age 90, of Poughkeepsie, died Monday, October 26, 2015 at home in Poughkeepsie. Viola was born October 2, 1925 in Poughkeepsie, NY. She is the daughter of the late Edith (Pectal) . She married Leo S. Gawrlyczik on January 17, 1956 in Hyde Park, New York. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo S. Gawrlyczik on December 11, 2006. She was employed by Standard Gage Poughkeepsie as a Machine Operator. Viola was an avid METS Fan, loved bowling, Shuffle Board and BINGO and loved playing softball during her younger years. Viola was also know for her love of all Children. " Hey Mommy, when you see Daddy tell him we're doing our best to keep the old green lawn mower going and don't start me lying". She is survived by her daughter: Patricia A. Horan of Poughkeepsie, NY; daughter and son In-law, Donna and Geoffrey Horan of Poland, NY; Grandson, Michael Scott Horan of Poland, NY; Great Granddaughter, Braelyn and brother: Harold Pectal of Poughkeepsie, NY. Viola is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons, Thomas Pectal, Leo S. Gawrlyczik Jr. and her brothers, Joe, Kenneth, and Frank Pectal and sister Eileen Smalley. Calling hours will be Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 10am to 11:30am at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. The funeral will be held 11:30 am following the visitation. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Hyde Park, NY. The family would like to thank Dr. Debellis for his years of excellent care given to Viola. In lieu of flowers, memorials may can be made in Viola's name to Arlington Professional Fire Fighters Local 2393 11 Burnett Blvd. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. or St Judes' Children's Hospital Attn. Memorial Donations Dept 501 St. Judes' Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105 If you would like to leave an online condolence or to light a memorial candle, please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com