Zofia Wanda Wianecka

Zofia was born on January 6, 1944, in Żabno nad Sanem, Poland, to Maria Sieczka and Michał Puka. She grew up alongside her sisters Urszula, Teresa, Lucyna, and Barbara, in a close and loving family.

She later married her beloved husband, Augustyn Wianecki, and the couple built their life together in Katowice before emigrating to the United States, where they raised their family and made their home in New York.

Together, Zofia and Augustyn raised their daughter Aleksandra and their son Krzysztof, who each went on to build families of their own — Aleksandra with her husband Dariusz, and Krzysztof with his wife Katarzyna. Their three children, Olivia, Victoria, and Adam, were Zofia’s greatest joy as a grandmother.

Zofia had a deep love for flowers, and her garden was always a reflection of that — beautifully tended and full of life, a quiet source of pride and joy throughout her years.

In late March 2026, Zofia was diagnosed with a sudden and aggressive illness. Though her time with it was brief, she faced each day with the same grace and dignity that had guided her throughout her life. Comforted by the unwavering love of her husband Augustyn, her daughter Aleksandra, and her son Krzysztof, she remained the heart of her family until her final moments in New York.

She will be remembered not for how her life ended, but for the warmth, kindness, and love she gave so generously throughout it.