Ruth Ann Klimkowski
Ruth Ann Klimkowski
Ruth Ann (Birch) Klimkowski, 71, of Bridgeport, wife for 51 years of Charles Klimkowski, died December 27 in St Vincent Medical Center.
 She was the sister of Thomas Birch and George Birch of Newtown.
She was formerly employed at GE and was retired from Family Services, Woodfield. Mrs Klimkowski was a member of a prayer group and an avid bowler, traveler and gardener.
In addition to her husband and brothers, she is survived by her daughters, Nadine Illarazza of California, Laurice Koos of Bridgeport, Patricia Klimkowski of Bridgeport and her twin, Charlene Klimkowski of Bridgeport; two other brothers, Daniel Birch of Southbury and Joseph Birch of Huntington; three sisters, Theresa Schaer of Shelton, Mary Cosier of Milford, and Carol Stannard of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Michelle Koos of Bridgeport, Dawn Illarazza of California, ALC Seth Coos of Washington, DC, and Clorice Illarazza of California; and several nieces and nephews.
 She was predeceased by her brother, Peter Birch, and two stepsons, Allen and Brian Klimkowski.
Services were held December 30 in St Andrew Church with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment was private.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford.
The Newtown Bee                December 31, 1999