Tonia G. Marvonek

February 4, 2022

Tonia Genevieve (Madej) Marvonek, 86, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022. She was born March 18, 1935 in Chicopee, MA, daughter of the late Anthony J. Madej and Genevieve Toton. Tonia graduated from High School of Commerce, Springfield, MA. Upon retirement from the Town of Stafford, Borough Elementary School as Cafeteria Manager, she and Steve traveled throughout Europe, the Caribbean and U.S. where they made numerous friends and memories. Tonia was active in her community as a Brownie Leader, Cub Scouts and 4-H Leader. She was a member and volunteer at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, graciously providing her baked goods and handmade items for their annual ‘Harvest Sale’ and Stafford Senior Center. Tonia was known for her soft-spoken manner as well as her Slovak baking, sewing and knitting skills that she graciously taught to anyone who asked. Her “cards” were a joy to receive. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Tonia will be missed by her three children: Charlene Smolkowicz, Donna Landry and her husband Douglas, and Jan Marvonek and his wife Laura; five grandchildren who treasured their “Grammy” and time spent with her: Heather (Jeff), Katie (Mike) Cassandra (Paul), Lauren and Colton; seven great-grandchildren: Bryson, Ela, Weston, Augustin, Jack, Vincent and Ava and several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Steve Marvonek and son-in-law John Smolkowicz. The family would like to thank Evergreen Health Care Center for their care. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 from 10:30-11:30 A.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT, followed by a church service, for both Tonia and her late husband Steve, at 12:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 West Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow the service in Stafford Springs Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 West Main St., Stafford Springs, CT 06076 or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001. To leave a condolence online for the family, or for directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com