Eileen Marie Gurecki

Eileen was born on June 14, 1953 (Flag Day) to the late Anthony and Eileen Calvagno. She grew up the oldest of 8 siblings in the Capital Region in New York.

Eileen is survived by her husband of 45 years, William A Gurecki; son, David Gurecki (wife, Jenifer, grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher); son, Michael Gurecki (wife, Carly); daughter, Cynthia Polizzi (husband, Marc-Anthony). Eileen was predeceased by her brothers, Edward Calvagno and John Calvagno. She is survived by her siblings, Anne Calvagno, Anthony Calvagno (Alison), Mary Groat (Harold), Barbara Whitney (Bob) and James Calvagno (Lisa); and sister-in-law, Frances Calvagno. She will be missed greatly by her dog "April the pug".

Eileen was a teacher in the Rome City School District for over 30 years. While she taught many different grades over that time, she loved teaching children to read and retired as a 2nd grade teacher. Eileen combined her gift of teaching with her strong Catholic faith, both as a member of St. Paul's Parish in Rome NY and Mother Teresa Catholic Church in Cary, NC. She hosted a CP Bible Study weekly and prepared children for their first communion.

After retirement, Eileen moved to North Carolina to be closer to her grandchildren. She learned to play golf and would go out weekly with her husband and friends. She also enjoyed playing Canasta and other games with her neighbors in Carolina Preserve.

Friends may call at the funeral home on March 31, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W Williams St, Apex, NC 27502.

A Catholic funeral mass will be held on April 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM with a reception to follow at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 804 High House Rd, Cary, NC, 2513. The mass will be livestreamed at https://boxcast.tv/channel/cngtc2lhyliq8r89zhq7

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at apexfuneral.net for the Gurecki family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (www.unchealthfoundation.org)