Felicia C. Poliks

Felicia Christine (Kulczyk) Poliks of Gardner died peacefully on October 20, 2023, at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester after a brief illness.

She was born in Gardner on March 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Felix J. Kulczyk and the late Jennie (Krol) Kulczyk.  Felicia graduated from Gardner High School in 1954, Bryant College in 1956, and worked as an Insurance Broker for Poliks Insurance Agency, which she co-owned with her husband David for many years until her retirement in 2002.  She was a longtime member of the former St Joseph’s Church in Gardner.  Felicia enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

She is predeceased by her husband, David M. Poliks, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.  She is survived by her three children, her son, Dr. Mark D. Poliks and his wife Dr. Barbara Poliks of Vestal, NY, Christine Poliks of Melrose, MA, Carolyn Poliks and her husband, Joseph MacIndewar of Melrose, MA.  Four grandchildren, Dr. Marek Poliks and his wife Katherine Lamp, Elizabeth Poliks, Ania MacIndewar and Lea MacIndewar, and one great-grandchild Deirdre Lamp.

A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Spirit Church, 50 Lovewell St, Gardner. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Gardner. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gardner Community Action Committee (CAC).

To send an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com.

Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner is directing arrangements.

Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor & Melissa A. McQuaid Directors