Stacia "Liz" (Laczak) Rugens

Liz (Laczak) Rugens, 99, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 29, 2024. She was born in Middletown, CT to the late Stanley and Josephine (Nogak) Laczak. She was a resident of Kensington for the past 20 years, and a communicant at St. Paul's Church in Kensington.

Liz was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Leonard Rugens. She was also predeceased by her sisters Mary Wasicki, Carol Harmon, and Jean Genovesio, and her brothers John and Joseph Laczak.

Liz is survived by her son Anthony Philpin and his partner Marleen Grandia of Elmwood, her son Matthew Rugens and his wife Krystyna of New Hartford, and her sister Sophie Lohneiss of Portland.

Liz was active throughout her life. She enjoyed traveling, golf, bowling, card games, and puzzles. She also enjoyed daily walks in the neighborhood, and spending time with her cat Cheddar.

But most important to Liz was the time spent with family, especially her beloved sister Sophie. She was "Aunt Liz" to numerous nieces and nephews, and was known for her thoughtfulness and generosity.

A calling hour will be on Wednesday, December 4th at 9:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church at 10:00 AM.  Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in New Britain.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Berlin Senior Center Program Fund, Attn: Tina Doyle, Director, 33 Colonial Drive, Berlin, CT 06037.