Mary Kosch Babey age 78 beloved wife of the late George Babey, passed away on Monday October 13, 2008 at Kimberly Hall Nursing Home in Windsor, CT. Mrs. Babey was born in Bridgeport to the late John and Anna (Stelbasky) Kosch on December 31, 1929. She graduated from Stratford High School. Columbia Records, White Walk Market and Monarch Equipment were her places of employment. Mary was a member of the Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist and their Seniors, and Mothers and Daughter's Club. In her early years, Mary enjoyed traveling with her family, dancing, bowling, and her boys' sporting events. In later years, she enjoyed family visits, casino trips, playing cards, and bingo. She also enjoyed the time spent with her cat and constant companion "Golden Boy". She is survived by her sons George J. Babey and her grandchildren Calandra D. Babey and Alexander L. Babey all of Tolland, CT and Gregory M. Babey and his wife Rose Marie M. Talbot-Babey of Springfield, MA. She also leaves her "extended" family, the Gordon's of Stratford, CT Corey, Steve, and especially Jessica and Danielle. In addition to her husband and parents Mary was pre-deceased by a sister Anna M. Kosch. Funeral services will take place on Thursday October 16th at 9:15 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and at 10 a.m. in the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist for a Requiem Funeral Service. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Wednesday (TODAY) from 4-7 p.m. Panachida at 4:30 p.m..