Stella Sophie Adamchek, age 78 of Stratford, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Bridgeport to the late Joseph and Sophie (Gawle) Gizienski, she has been a life long area resident. She was a retired insurance agent with Berliner and Gelfand Insurance Agency in Bridgeport and a communicant of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Bridgeport. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 43 years Joseph C. Adamchek Sr. and her son Joseph C Adamchek Jr. Survivors include a son Robert Adamchek and his wife Crystal of Stratford; a granddaughter Genny Adamchek; 3 grandsons Christopher, Scott and DJ Adamchek and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 11:00 am in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Interment will be St. Michael's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call from 9-11 am Thursday. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to St. Michael the Archangel Church.