DUDLEY – Marian K. Urbanski, 63, died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at his home after being stricken ill.
He leaves his wife of 23 years, Wanda (Kurpiel) Urbanski; a daughter, Lorraine Urbanski Martinelle of Worcester; two stepsons, Maciej Ciesielski of Dudley and Jakub Ciesielski and his wife Jolanta of Pabianice, Poland, and his two grandsons Adam and Piotr; a sister, Bozena Ganko, her husband Jan, and nephews Lukasz and Robert, all of Krakow, Poland; and a brother, Adam Urbanski of Poland; and many friends. He also leaves his daughter’s dog, Roger, and his stepson’s dog, Buddy, both of whom he dearly loved.
Mr. Urbanski was born and raised in Krakow, Poland, a son of Marian and Brygida (Wypych) Urbanski. He graduated from a technical-vocational high school in Krakow and served in the Polish Army as a corporal. He immigrated to the United States in 1974.
He will be sorely missed by his dear wife, with whom he enjoyed gardening, yard work and companionship. His conversations, support and loyalty over the years will always be cherished and remembered. He was also very close to his stepsons, who considered him like a father. His grandsons will miss him dearly and fondly recall how they used to play together.
Mr. Urbanski was a professional tool and die maker at Essilor-Gentex Optics Corp. in Dudley, where he worked for 40 years. He enjoyed his job and was a master at it, finding what he did to be more of an art than just a regular job. He did not miss a day of work in over 20 years. He always had a smile on his face and had a positive attitude about many things, especially work. He’d tell those closest to him, “Take it easy, and take things one day at a time.”
Marian enjoyed spending his Saturdays with his daughter and Roger. Dad and daughter would often go shopping together, followed by coffee at McDonald’s or a chili and salad at Wendy’s, and then playing with Roger at home. On Sunday mornings, he could often be found at the Charlton Flea Market, where he would find antiques and the many German beer steins he collected over the years. He also liked to go the Smart Plaza in Dudley to pick up his Polish newspapers and food and chat with friends. His daughter will always remember their long conversations – in person and on the phone – about current events, his upcoming return to Poland, their family, and his fatherly teachings. Marian was an incredibly devoted Dad, and he is intensely missed by his only child.
“Mario” – a hard, focused worker with an impeccably strong work ethic – was eagerly looking forward to soon retiring to his house in the mountains of Zawoja, Poland, where he and his devoted sister Bozena would walk together along trails, basking in the peace that the Babia Gora mountainous region brought him since he was a young soldier in the Polish Army. “Kaziu” is already missed by his sister and her family. Marian, who visited his family in Poland every year, was most recently “home” in October 2013 to attend his godson Robert’s wedding.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, July 29, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Dudley. After cremation, burial will be in Poland. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 28, in the funeral home.