Victoria B. Swiatek, 105 ½ years, beloved sister, aunt, friend and neighbor, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side.

Vicki was born in Meriden, January 24, 1920, a daughter of the late Joseph and Karolina (Gura) Swiatek and was a lifelong resident of Meriden.  She attended local schools and was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Church. Vicki was employed as an Inspector at New Departure for 34 years until her retirement, which spanned 51 years.

Vicki had a sharp wit and a fantastic sense of humor, always surprising and creating laughter in those around her.  She had both an active life and many hobbies, such as drives to the shore, visiting the World's Fair, stargazing and going out to dinner, the latter she continued until this past June.  Aunt Vicki loved opera, classical and religious music, and played the accordion in her younger years.  Her favorite song was Roy Orbison's "Crying", she also enjoyed Poe's "The Raven" being recited to her.  Vicki enjoyed bird watching in her backyard and was also an avid gardener.  Throughout the years, Vicki and her sisters Mary and Julia spread great joy in hosting large family gatherings on many holidays and special occasions.

She is survived by ten nieces and nephews: Roger Swiatek (Kitty) of Myrtle Beach, SC, John Bonds (Lee) of Cupertino, CA, Robert Swiatek (Christine) of Plainville, CT, Gerald Swiatek (Candace) of Plantsville, CT, Susan Hesseltine (Bruce) of Meriden, CT, Patricia Butler (George) of Meriden, CT, Lynda Yanes of Meriden, CT, Mary J. Bacote (James C. Nelson, Sr.) of Meriden, Nola Warnecke of Basalt, CO, Gavin Swiatek (Caren) of Hillsborough, NJ., and a longtime neighbor Lisa and her family. She was predeceased by seven sisters: Julia, Amelia "Minnie", Solomea "Sally", Irene, Mary, infant sisters Mary and Magdalena; three brothers: John, Paul and Stanley Swiatek and nephews, Philip Dancause and David Swiatek.

Vicki's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Franciscan Ever There Care and Franciscan Home and Hospice, especially to Okyerewa, for the loving and dedicated care she provided Aunt Vicki for over five years.

Vicki's family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Meriden Memorial Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Church in Meriden.  Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Vicki may be made to St. Faustina Parish, 82 Akron St., Meriden, CT. 06450, or Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT. 06450   For online condolences visit: www.meridenmemorialfh.com