Laura Lee-Ann Porydzy, it is with great sadness and heavy hearts that our beloved sister Laura, 47, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at Bristol Hospital. She was born on May 16, 1968 the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Mackiewicz) Porydzy. Laura graduated summa cum laude from the University of Hartford in human/social services looking to make a difference for those in need. She worked as a Para- professional in the Southington School Systems working with Special Ed students. Working with children brought her much joy. She also worked for the State of CT DCF in Human and Social services.
Laura loved all types of family gatherings and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She created fond memories for us her entire life with ones that ranged from being a cheerleader at her older brothers’ midget football games to her love of dressing up in numerous costumes for Halloween and enthusiastically rooting on her favorite team the Raiders. She was an animal lover and served on the board of the House-Rabbit Connection agency for many years. She rescued numerous animals so they could have a loving home to flourish in.
She is survived by her 2 brothers, Raymond Porydzy Jr. of Middletown and Gregory and his wife Anna Porydzy of South Glastonbury. She also leaves her cherished nieces and nephews, Brittany, Ryan, Alyssa, Kristina and Christian. She also leaves her boyfriend Gary Simons, many aunts, cousins, friends and her precious pets.
She was loved greatly and we will deeply miss her.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015, at 9:15 am from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to Immaculate Conception Church at 10 am. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 2-5 pm.
She battled MS for close to a decade so In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Laura’s memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 659 Tower Ave. Hartford, CT 06112
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