Pauline M. Minkowski, age 88 of Stratford, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport one of thirteen children, Pauline has been a life long Stratford resident. She was the widow of Jan Minkowski and was a devoted mother and grandmother who was very dedicated to her family. Survivors include her beloved son Joseph Minkowski and his wife Marlyn and granddaughter Susan Minkowski all of Stratford; two brothers Stanley Bernaski of Trumbull and Henry Biernacki of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Pauline was most recently predeceased by her twin sister Edith Pietrini. Funeral services will take place on Friday, October 5, 2007 at 11:00 am in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and at 12:00pm in St. James Roman Catholic Church 2070 Main Street Stratford with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Thursday from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers the family request those desiring make donations in Pauline's memory to the Alzheimer's Association Fairfield County Chapter 607 Norwalk Ave. Norwalk CT 06851-1758.