Alma Niziolek
Alma Mae Hopke Niziolek finally fulfilled the last item she had on her list of things to do in her lifetime on August 18, 2023, when she left us peacefully in her sleep.
Born on July 15, 1921, she was one of four children born to Louis and Agnes Hopke. Alma is predeceased by her husband Stanley, her sisters Ruth (Cestaro) and Myrtle (Hott), her brother Frederic, and her son, Stanley.
Alma lived a rich and full life, filled with love, laughter and a passion for her work. She loved working so much, that she worked full time until she was 88 years old! She often wished she could still work up until her final days. Alma also loved to play the organ and served as organist in her church for 40 years, as well as played her home keyboard into her final days.
Alma is survived by her daughter Sandra, daughter-in-law Karen, granddaughters Julie, Amy, Carissa, Jessica, and Stephanie, her great-granddaughter, Cynthia (the one who made her ‘great’), and many loving nieces and nephews, along with innumerable friends whose lives she brightened.
Alma will be deeply missed, but her legacy of love, generosity, storytelling, and sarcastic wit will forever be remembered by and live on in those who were privileged to have known her.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit with Alma’s family from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 23rd in Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held in the funeral home at 3:00.
Services
Visitation: September 23, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Memorial Service: September 23, 2023 3:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
I have wonderful memories of aunt Alma. She always had a welcoming smile and a terrific sense of humor. My favorite memory is dancing the polka with her at a wedding. Sandy’I’m sorry I am unable to attend funneral services but I will carry these memeories of aunt Alma with me.
Fondly, Carol Niziolek