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26 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИПЕНЬ - СЕРПЕНЬ 2018 IN MEMORIAM Maria Cap Maria Romaniw Cap was born on March 24, 192 3, in the village of Komariw, near the town of Strij in Western Ukraine. At the age of seven, she lost her mother; her father passed away shortly afterwards, and her Uncle Yurij and his family raised her. Over the years, her aunt taught her how to sew wel l enough to be a professional seamstress. During World War II, when the Germans came to Komariw, Maria was taken to work on a farm in Austria where she was employed as kitchen staff and learned to bake. When the war ended, Maria moved to a refugee camp in Judenburg, Austria, where she met Wasyl Cap. They married and had three children: Ihor, Demetrius, and Irene. Like many other refugees, the Caps did not want to go back to Ukraine, which had been taken over by the communist government. They hoped and wai ted for a sponsor who would help them begin a new life in a new country. The family’s hopes and dreams came true in November of 1955 when Michael and Anna Zielyk became sponsors for the family, enabling Marie, Wasyl, and their children to come to Bridgepor t, Connecticut. Bridgeport was a thriving factory town with abundant employment opportunities. Maria found work at the American Fabrics Company. It was in Bridgeport that her fourth child, Slavko, was born in 1957. Maria, a hard - working woman who took the responsibility of motherhood very seriously, managed to spend time with her children, educating them in the Ukrainian spirit and instilling high values while she continued to work nights at the American Fabrics Company. She also knew the importance of bei ng active and involved in the Ukrainian community. She joined the Women’s Sisterhood of the family’s church and the church choir and became a member of UNWLA Branch 73. Even with her busy schedule, she found time to create beautiful embroidery and was freq uently asked to sew clothes for the ladies in her parish. One of her favorite Soyuz Ukrainok events was “ Вишивані Веч о рни ц і .” Her talent for designing and em- broidering gorgeous dresses and other unique apparel was showcased by many members of her community and her family at the “ Вишивані Вечірничі ” dances where it soon became evident that others appreciated Maria’s creative talents, hard work, and “golden hands.” Throughout the years, Maria emphasized to her children the importance of a strong, loving fam ily unit and the achievement of a higher education. As the years passed, her children grew up, pursued their personal goals, and moved away. But they always remembered the importance of family and continue to celebrate Easter, Christmas, and other special occasions together. The dining room table at the Cap home continued to expand with each passing year, especially when the family acquired nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Maria and Wasyl worked hard. When they retired, they bought a new h ome in Stratford, Connect- icut, where they lived happily for over 25 years. Maria retained her passion for sewing and continued to design attire for her grandchildren and community members. She also developed a love of gardening, fuss- ing with her flowers an d vegetable garden with her husband by her side. In the summer of 2015, Maria and Wasyl moved to Saint Petersburg, Florida, a move they decided to make to stay close to their daughter Irene and their son - in - law, Rev. Roman Badiak. Firmly believing in the importance of community involvement, Maria immediately joined UNWLA Branch 124 in St. Peters- burg. She became an active member and was soon involved with numerous branch activities. Maria at- tended the XXXI UNWLA Convention, which was held in Tampa, Florida, in 2017. During the awards ceremony, UNWLA President Maria Zajac presented Maria with the prestigious UNWLA 5 0 - y ears of m em- bership a ward. Those present at the award ceremony, many with tears in their eyes, honored Maria with a standing ovation and sang, “ Mnohaya Lita.” Wasyl Cap died in July 2017, and Maria had a difficult time dealing with his loss. There were many moments of sadness. Six months later, on January 30, 2018, Maria Cap joined her husband in eternal rest. May they rest in everlasting peace a nd be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Вічная Пам ’ ять . − Olya N. Czerkas
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