Andronike M. (Nikki) Sharek, 100, of Manchester, passed away on November 13, 2019 at The Hanover Hill Healthcare Center after a brief Illness. She was born in Manchester on September 26, 1919 the daughter of Nicholas and Stella Podaris and was a lifelong resident of the Queen City. She was educated in the local school system and was a graduate of Manchester Central High School.
Nikki was an active volunteer in Saint Patrick’s Church Guild and Bishop Bradley High School Booster Club. She also volunteered at Sacred Heart Hospital after her son Frank Sharek Jr. was killed in Viet Nam. She was very proud to be a Gold Star Mother.Nikki was an avid sports fan and was a kind and generous person who reached out to help family and friends during her lifetime.
In addition to her son she was predeceased by her husband of 41 years Frank Sharek, Sr. in 1984.
Members of her family include her son Douglas Sharek and his wife Dawn Ebbetts of Exeter her grandchildren Leigh Anne Sharek and Nicholas Sharek and her brother Arthur Podaris as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday November 17 from 1 to 4 pm at the McHugh Funeral Home 283 Hanover St. corner of Beech St. in Manchester followed by a funeral service in the funeral home. Burial was private.
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