Isabella M. Butkiewicz (Izzy), 90, a resident of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2021. She was born on January 21, 1931 in Boston, the daughter of Henry C. and Gertrude P. Valcour. Izzy graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science and a degree in Nursing, in the second class to admit women.
Izzy worked for many years as a nurse in addition to raising 5 children and running a household. She is survived by her 5 children: Vincent Butkiewicz, Jane Parker, Patricia Parsons, Mary Mahoney, and Peter Butkiewicz; 9 grandchildren: Liz, Kate, Harry, Will, Izzy, Jake, Laura, Kathryn, and Jamie; and one great-grandchild: Teddy.
Izzy was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, John V. Butkiewicz, who died in 2006. She is happy to be with him now.
Izzy was a proud longtime volunteer at Greenwich Hospital. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed needlepoint, golf, and anything with frosting on it. We will miss her sense of adventure and optimistic spirit.
The family wishes to acknowledge the caring and compassionate staff at the Nathaniel Witherell.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Greenwich on Wednesday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. The family also plans to have a memorial service for Izzy in June.
