Quinebaug, CT: Marion E. "Skip" Czajka, 86, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 22 ^nd , at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT, after an illness, with his family by his side.

His wife, Elizabeth A. (Pastva) Czajka, of 43 years, passed away in 2002.  His daughter, Laura L. Hunt, passed away in 2017, and a granddaughter Sarah E. Brandon in 2021.  He leaves his longtime companion of 20 years, Rita (Sobieski) Cardenali; his two sons, James B. Czajka of Bellevue, WA and Gene M. Wright and his husband William of N. Windham, CT; his three daughters, Christina M. "Tina" Konarski and her husband Ken of Pomfret Center, CT, Victoria Brandon of Moyock, NC and Anita McNeaney and her partner Eric Natoli of Marlborough, MA; his two brothers, Richard Czajka and his wife Theresa of Belmont, NY and Edward Czajka and his wife Diane of Buffalo, NY; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews and extended family members.  Skip was born in Lodz, Poland the son of the late Zygmund and Helena (Banasiek) Czajka and came to the United States when he was 15 years old.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War era.

Skip was a self-employed general contractor and always willing to lend a helping hand to his neighboring friends, retiring many years ago.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church and a former choir member of many years.  He was also a former member of the Choir at the Charlton City United Methodist Church.  Skip was a nature lover and enjoyed feeding the birds and various other animals around his home.  He was also an extensive gardener of flowers and vegetables and thrived in sharing with his neighbors.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 ^th , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with Mass at 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton.  Burial will be in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton, will be held at a later date.  Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 ^th , from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to www.thegiftedtree.com or a charity of your choice.