September 21 1942 February 13 2020
Georgianna J. Schulte September 21, 1942 – February 13, 2020 Share this obituary Send Sympathy Gifts Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Georgianna J. Schulte, 77, of Mystic, wife of nineteen years to Raymond J. Schulte passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Danbury, CT she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Borovoy) Kowerdovich. At an early age after her father’s unexpected death, she raised her two younger brothers, Joseph and Dwayne. While caring for her young family, she was able to remain and graduate from high school and attended the University of Bridgeport earning her Bachelor’s degree. She eventually went on to receive her Master’s Degree from Smith College in MA in Special Education. Affectionately known to many as “Mama G”, she began her career teaching grammar school in Wilton, CT, the Mystic Oral School in Mystic and CREC in Hartford for many years. Following her years as a grammar school teacher, Georgianna taught students with cochlear implants how to speak and interact within the normal hearing world. A pioneer in her teaching abilities, she successfully taught two sisters born deaf, to graduate from the public school system, in spite of their disability. A devout Christian woman and true believer in Christ, she lived her life in faith, loving and caring for people around her. Georgianna was active in the Seaport Community Church under Pastor Brad Whipple rising to the position of Deacon. More recently, she was a member of Engaging Heaven Church in New London. In addition to her husband, she leaves her two brothers, Joseph Kowerdovich (Lorraine), and Dwayne Kowerdovich (Carol); two nephews, Michael Kowerdovich (Jolene) and Christopher Kowerdovich; a niece, Andrea Tindall (Shane); her father-in-law, Raymond J. Schulte; several cousins and her entire church family, especially, Pastor James Levesque. Her family will receive relatives and friends, Wednesday, February 19th from 5:30-8:00 pm at the Mystic Funeral Home located on Route 1 in Mystic. A service will be held Thursday, at 10:00 am at Engaging Heaven Church 66 Union St. New London. Her burial will follow the service at the CT State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Engaging Heaven Church 66 Union St. New London, CT. 06320. Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Georgianna J Schulte September 21 1942 February 13 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Mystic, state: Connecticut