Loretta Maloney Fedorenchik, 89, of Homosassa, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Citrus Hospice House, Lecanto, FL.
Born June 17, 1924 at Kings Hospital in Brooklyn NY, and the second oldest of eight children. She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Marion Maloney; four brothers, George, John, Joseph and Martin. Loretta resided in West Islip long Island from 1937-2001. She attended St Joseph catholic School, and Babylon High school. In 1943 she went to work for Republic and Grumman Aircraft as a riveter on the Thunderbolt and Wildcat. In 1944 she joined the U.S. Marine Corps to support the WWII war effort. While stationed in California, she met her husband to be, Marine Corps Sergeant John Fedorenchik. They were married July 28, 1946, and made their home in West Islip for the next 55 years.
Loretta was the loving and proud mother of nine children: James, George (deceased), Karen Reynolds, Denise Fedorenchik, Kevin, Eric, Timothy, Gregory and Marion Candino. Survived by brother, Robert Maloney; two sisters, Marion Caputo Maloney, Kathy Maloney O’Brien; and a multiple extended family. She leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren whom she loved and adored: Rachael, Alexandra, Kazimer, Andrew, Bethany, Megan, Heather, Brian, Sean, Steven, Susan, Erik and Faith. Bodhi, John , Danny, Abigail, Madeline, Sean, Lily, Lucas and Patrick.
A legacy of a life lived well, Loretta was a loving and devoted wife for 59 years and she loved being a mother and grandmother.
She was a devout Catholic, with special devotion to the Sacred Heart. She was one of 23,000 women who served their country and Marine Corps honorably during WWII. She obtained her High School Diploma while serving in the Military and she was recognized for the Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Poetry, published by International Library of Poetry March 2007.
To all my family and friends, I am not far away, and I’ll be seeing you in all the old familiar places.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the following or a charity of your choice in Loretta’s name. Hospice of Citrus County Florida ; Wounded Warriors Project or Womens’ Military Memorial in DC.
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Hello Fedorenchik family, My very sincere and deepest condolences go out to all of you. It has been so many years since I have seen your beautiful mother, but that is the way I have always remembered her. Beautiful inside and out. I don’t know if any of you remember me, but I was Timmy’s friend, Cindy. I have thought of Timmy and all of your family so many times through the years. I hope your mother enjoyed her life and again, my condolences and best to all of her family. Sincerely, Cindy (Swezey) Heck
Mom it was so hard seeing you in Hospice, knowing you would pass, wondering what you felt. It has been over a year now and that day was the most empowering yet bittersweet. I was so happy to be there looking into your eyes as you took your last breath saying dads name. I will miss you so much and I love you more than ever. Your baby number 9 Marion
Mrs. Fedorenchik,
You were a wonderful and loving woman. Timothy was my brother’s closest friend in our close knit Long Island town. My parents considered him their son and were completely devastated when he passed. You will always be remembered for your strength and fortitude. We will never forget you and John and, of course, Tim and Eric.