In Memory of

Joyce

Jarosz

Roth

Obituary for Joyce Jarosz Roth

Joyce Jarosz Roth, 72, of Enfield, CT entered into Eternal Rest on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, MA, the daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Cybulski) Jarosz. Joyce graduated from St. Joseph's College and went on to attend the University of Connecticut, where she received her PhD in biochemistry. She expressed her passion for science through her career as a college professor, most recently at Eastern Connecticut State University. She also taught at Quinnipiac University and various other colleges. She worked at UCONN as well doing cancer research. She was a parishioner of St. Adalbert Church, had a passion for rescuing pugs and for gardening. Joyce loved the beach and during the summertime she vacationed to Woods Hole, MA. Joyce took pride in her Polish heritage and enjoyed to cook and eat Polish food. She also enjoyed watching old classic movies, and spending time with her beloved family. Joyce is survived by four children, Alicia Roth of Falmouth, MA, Stephanie Walton and her husband, Matthew of Karamea, New Zealand, Jay Edward Roth and his wife, Beth Hallowell of Philadelphia, PA and Jennifer Roth of Falmouth, MA; a sister, Marcia Jarosz of Enfield, CT with whom Joyce made her home; five grandchildren, Tate Oatley, Cybula Walton, Milo Oatley, Poppy Walton, and Eloise Mae Roth; and two nephews, Christopher Jarosz of Sacramento, CA, and Jason Jarosz of Brooklyn, NY. Joyce was predeceased by a brother, Edward Adam Jarosz, Jr. The family will receive relatives and friends during visitation hours on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd, Enfield, CT 06082. A procession will form at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Adalbert Church, 90 Alden Ave, Enfield, CT. Committal will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Donations in memory of Joyce may be made to the Protector of Animals, 144 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118 or to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111. For directions or to express online messages of sympathy please visit www.Leetestevens.com