Mae (McCarthy) Sitnik, of Manchester, beloved wife of Edward F. Sitnik for 36 years, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Hebrew Home & Hospital. She was born May 5, 1928 in New Britain, daughter of the late James and Julie (Donaroma) McCarthy. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends at numerous family gatherings, in addition to wintering in Ft. Myers, FL. After her children were grown, Mae took a position at SNET, and then moved on to the Casle Corp. where she was employed as a bookkeeper, retiring in 1993. She enjoyed her monthly luncheons with the “Telephone Girls” and the rapport they shared together. She was a member of the Polish National Alliance, Lodge 464 in Hartford and the Polish Democratic Club of Greater Hartford. Prior to her marriage to Ed, Mae was married to the late Walter Pawloski for 24 years. In addition to her husband Ed, Mae will be missed and fondly remembered by her loving family; her daughter, Nancy Pawloski Perrotto and her husband Francis, of Seneca Falls, NY; two sons, Walter T. Pawloski and his companion Edna Pobuda, of Lisbon, Gary R. Pawloski and his wife Heidi, of East Hampton; her cherished grandchildren, Tommy “TJ” Pawloski of Lisbon, Elyssa Mae Pawloski and Robert James Pawloski both of East Hampton; as well as her brother Jack McCarthy of Marco Island, FL; two sisters-in-law, Jo McCarthy of Ft. Myers, FL and Mary Sitnik of Wethersfield; many nieces and nephews who she adored. In addition to her parents, Mae was predeceased by two brothers, James and William McCarthy. Mae’s family wished to extend their gratitude to Masonicare, for their brief, but caring and compassionate care. Friends and relatives may call on the family, Friday, March 20, 2015 from 4-7pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Rd., Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Mae’s life will be held Saturday, March 21 at 10 in St. Dunstan Church, 1345 Manchester Rd., Glastonbury. All attendees are asked to go directly to the Church. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. The family requests in lieu of flowers, that memorial donations be made in Mae’s name to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108 or the Father John Gatzak TV Program, ORTV Office of Radio and Television, 15 Peach Orchard Rd., Prospect, CT 06712. To extend online condolences, share a memory, and/or light a memorial candle, please visit farleysullivan.com.