Minnie W. Pavlik, age 87, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Michael A. Pavlik Jr., passed away on January 23, 2026.

Minnie was born in Copake, New York on October 28, 1938, to the late Cleon and Lottie (Webster) Wildman and had been a longtime area resident. She was employed at Avco-Lycoming for over forty years, working herself up to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Vice President. Minnie was an active member of St. John’s Orthodox Church in Bridgeport.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Anna Pavlik, brother-in-law, John Pavlik and his wife Gail, several nieces and nephews and numerous dear friends. In addition to her parents, and beloved husband of 63 years, Minnie was pre-deceased by her brothers, William “Billy”, and Ben, sister, Lois, brother-in-law, Robert Pavlik, sisters-in-law, Katherine Henetz and her husband Michael, and Joan Pavlik.

Visitation on Friday, January 30th from 11:00 am in the Carpatho Russian Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist 364 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport. A Requiem Funeral Service will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Monroe. Those desiring may donate in memory of Minnie to St. John’s Church

The Adzima Funeral Home- Stratford has been entrusted with the arrangements.