Margaret (Peg) Nemec, age 97, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in The Woodlands, TX following a brief illness. She leaves behind her nephew, Chris LaMotta, his wife Susan, and her two great-nieces Stephanie and Caroline. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Julia (Agvent) Nemec, sisters, Fran LaMotta and Anna Nemec, and Brother-in-law, Sam LaMotta. Margaret was born July 20, 1919. She graduated from Stratford High School ('37) and after attending graduate school at NYU, began working as an elementary school teacher in Putnam, CT. Soon after, she moved into the Fairfield CT school system where she advanced to become principal at both North Stratfield and Holland Hill Elementary Schools. Many summers, Margaret traveled; visiting family in Sweden, Poland, and Czechoslovakia and exploring the other exciting cities Europe has to offer, Paris being her favorite. She often attended summer events at Tanglewood Performing Arts Center in Lenox, MA. Margaret was an active member of the Connecticut State PTA along with many other civic groups, including the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. As a lifelong member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Stratford, she devoted her life to service—inspired by her strong Catholic faith. Retiring as a principal in 1988, she performed countless hours of volunteer work raising money for the Kennedy Center and working at their thrift shop on Barnum Ave. She continued to be active in the Connecticut Retired Teachers Association and the Daughters of the Holy Spirit well into her 90s. Miss Nemec spent most weekends, up until age 94, traveling to Manhattan. She always tried to find a bargain, whether on Delancey or Orchard St. She spent much of her time attending ballets and operas at Lincoln Center as well as enjoying Broadway shows. She was especially close to her beloved cousins, the Agvent family, who showed her much love and care over the years. Although she moved to Texas in 2013, she never hesitated to let people know that she was very proud to call Connecticut home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 4 ^th meeting at 9:30 a.m. directly at Holy Name of Jesus Church 1950 Barnum Ave Stratford. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford.