Irene Mary Smigielski, “Busie” age 70, of Toledo’s Point Place community passed away at home on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born on July 29, 1952 in Toledo, OH to Thaddeus and Maria (Broniek) Nitkiewicz Sr. Irene was a graduate of St. Adalbert’s and Central Catholic High School. She spent many great years employed at Montgomery Ward, Charter One Bank and most recently Chase Bank. Irene enjoyed her annual visits to Holden Beach with her family and spending time at the yacht club with her lifelong friends. Family and her Polish heritage were most important to her; she enjoyed hosting and cooking for guests any chance she had.
Irene is survived by her children, Eric and Angie; grandchildren, Shane and Ryleigh Smigielski, Courtney, Mason, and Grant Hornyak; great-grandchildren, Jeice and Amaya Smigielski; brother, Thaddeus (Tina) Nitkiewicz Jr.; inlaws, Kathie (Kevin) Dougherty, Paul (Barb) Smigielski, and Nancy (Mark) Anderson; and special nieces, Joy Lee Nitkiewicz, godchild Theresa (Eric) Nitkiewicz, Sarah (Brandon) Sherry, and Maria Nitkiewicz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Smigielski; and brother, Robert Nitkiewicz.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 4 from 1-3 p.m. at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd. Visitation will conclude with a “sharing of memories” at 3 p.m.
Condolences may be shared at www.sujkowski.com.