Marie Norko Salik, age 90, of Stratford, passed away peacefully into the hands of the Lord with her family by her side on Friday, December 20, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Salik. Born in Bridgeport, she was a devoted daughter of the late Michael and Grace Gatley Norko and had been a lifelong Stratford Resident. Marie worked as an operator for SNET/AT&T where she was also a member of the Pioneer Club and retired after over 35 years of service. She is survived by her sister Rita Pistey of Illinois, her devoted children, Paul Salik of Stratford, Janet Boyko of Greeneville, TN, Barbara Salik of Stratford and Lorraine Salik of New Haven and her beloved grandchildren, Jason Gellatly, Stacey Gellatly, Lea Nieves, John Boyko, Michael Boyko and Lindsey Dean and her many and cherished great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will take place on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 10:00 am in Holy Name of Jesus Church Stratford. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery Stratford. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrust with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital PO Box 1893 Memphis, TN 38101-9950