Stella Lalik Wasko, age 91, of Stratford, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Bridgeport Hospital. Stella was born on August 2, 1924 in Utica, NY, to the late Albert and Mary (Konnir) Lalik, and has been a long time Stratford resident. She worked for Alexander's Department Store for twenty-five years, Bridgeport Lumber for ten years, and retired from Big Y. Stella enjoyed cooking and gardening and taking trips to the Casino with her daughter, above all else she loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sister. Survivors include her devoted children, Albert Wasko (Caryl Lucchesi) of Danbury, Beverly Kochiss (Vic Licari) of Stratford and Kathleen Potocik (David) of Georgia, 7 cherished grandchildren, Stephanie Cooper, Scott Kochiss (Kate), Kelly Hill (Gary), Lisa Kochiss, Brad Potocik, Lauren Potocik, Andrea Chavov (Kelly), 5 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Matthew, Evan, Isabella, and Julie, a sister, Helen Krutz (John), and a special nephew, Ron Krutz, and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Stella was pre-deceased by her siblings, John, Joe, Mitchell, and Mary. Funeral services will take place on Friday, April 15th at 12 Noon in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Friends may greet her family on Friday from 10 a.m. –12 Noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in Stella's memory to Smilow Cancer Center www.givetoynhh.org/donate