Emily Alice Brzeski Krzesinski

Emily Alice Brzeski Krzesinski, 89 Emily Alice Brzeski Krzesinski, 89, died on February 24, 2014 from natural causes. She was born to Attorney Stanley J. Brzeski and adored mother Emily C. Brzeski. She moved to Elmira, NY as the bride of the late Dr. Edwin P. Krzesinski where she lived for 60 years. She enjoyed the remainder of her life in Lakeland, Fl with her companion the late Mr. Wesley A. Pribla and summering in Zelienople, PA with her daughter. Emily was a faithful, devoted wife, a supporting, adoring mother, a beloved daughter, a dear sister, a loving aunt, a patient teacher, and caring friend. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Maribeth Krzesinski and husband, Dr. Gregory M. Semashko of Zelienople, PA. Also by her sister-in-law Mrs. Dolores Krzesinski and 14 wonderful nieces and nephews. Emily was preceded in death by her idolized siblings Mrs. Sylvia Chmiel, Mrs. Natalie Kozlowski, and Mr. Stanley Brzeski. Emily was raised and educated in Buffalo, NY. She attended SUNY at Buffalo where she earned both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education. Further graduate studies included work at Elmira College and Cornell University. For many years Emily attended Elderhostel programs as part of her desire for life long learning. Emily LOVED to travel and traveled extensively world wide throughout her life. Her traveling companions included Edwin, Maribeth, and Gregory. In her later life she enjoyed attending plays on Broadway and cruising with the late Mr. John Lennon. For 25 years she taught in Elmira Heights, West Elmira, and Elmira touching the lives of hundreds of children. During her lifetime she was active and interested in many organizations and concerned with environmental issues. Some of her activities include: the American Association of University women where she was their ""Woman of Achievement"", President of the Chemung County Dental Auxiliary, a 50 year member of the National Medical & Dental Association, the Polish Arts Club of Elmira, National Education Association, NYS Teacher""s Association, Arnot Art Museum, The Elmira Historical Society, The Clemens Center, the Cancer Society, a 20 year volunteer at the LPGA Corning Classic, the American Red Cross and was a Red Hat Lady. In Elmira she served on the Church Council of St. Casmir""s Church and was a member of the Rosary Society, Sacred Heart Society, and a Eucharistic Minister in the Catholic Church. She is currently a member of St. Gregory""s parish in Zelienople. Mass of Christian Burial is planned for the future at St. Gregory""s Catholic Church in Zelienople. She will be laid to rest in the family grave site at St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Cemetery in Buffalo. Calling hours at Heath Funeral Chapel are February 28, 2014 from 2:00-5:00. Prayer service will be held at 2:30. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com. Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 02/28/2014 Heath Funeral Chapel