Sophiann Oliwa Obituary

Sophiann Oliwa,age 102, of Derby, beloved wife of the late Walter J. Oliwa, died peacefully on Thursday September 7, 2023, in Westerly R. I. She was born in New Britain, CT on May 28, 1921, to the late Franciszek and Sophie (Poplawski) Haze. After graduating from New Britain High School, she went to work at North and Judd as a bookkeeper/timekeeper. Always active, Sophiann was a member of the Polish Falcon Drill Team. It was there she met Walter Oliwa and waited for him to return to her from Europe when WWII ended. Sophiann was a resident of Derby for over 70 years and was a member of St. Michaels Church. She dedicated her life to raising her children then later worked at Research Publications in Quality Control. She enjoyed baking, bowling, quilting, upholstering furniture and preserving her garden produce. She was an avid crafter, seamstress and UCONN Women's basketball fan. She is survived by her devoted children: Walter Oliwa and his wife Pam of Bedford, NH; Louis Oliwa and his wife Renee of Derby, CT; Janet Binkowski and her husband Alan of Pawcatuck, CT; and Ron Oliwa and his wife Peg of Madison, CT. She had seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her five brothers: Edmund, Theodore, Henry, Joseph and Donald. Friends are invited to greet Sophiann's family on Tuesday September 12 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM in the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St. Derby. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 AM for her Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. Michael's Church, 75 Derby Ave. Derby. Her burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Ansonia. Online condolences can be left for the family at www. adzimafh. com.