Elizabeth Modelski 1955-2025

She was born Dec. 1, 1955, in Bialystok, Poland, to Richard and Janina Kurianczyk Lachowski.

On June 26, 1976, Elizabeth married the love of her life, Andrew Modelski, beginning a lifelong partnership built on devotion, laughter and faith. Together they created a home filled with warmth, love and the joyful energy of a growing family.

Elizabeth’s life was a beautiful blend of grace, warmth and devotion. She cherished her Polish heritage and carried its traditions with her throughout her life, no matter where her journey took her. She found joy in the simple things — tending to her garden, exploring new places through travel, and, above all, cheering for her children and grandchildren at their many sporting events. Family was always at the heart of her world.

Elizabeth is survived by her devoted husband, Andrew Modelski, and their five loving sons, Chris (Lisa) Modelski, Peter (Jenna) Modelski, Jack (Lisa) Modelski, Michael Modelski and Patrick Modelski. Her greatest pride and joy were her cherished grandchildren, Alex, Drew, Dylan, Cooper, Jackson “JJ”, Sophia and Maddox — each of whom brought light and laughter to her days.

Those who knew Elizabeth will remember her for her kindness, her laughter, and the way she made every person she met feel valued and loved. Her presence filled every room with warmth, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

Calling hours will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, located at 2726 Center Road. Prayers will start at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church.

Burial will be in Poland Riverside Cemetery.

May her garden bloom eternally, her journeys continue in peace, and her love remain forever in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Condolences may be sent to Elizabeth’s family by visiting www.higgins-reardon.com.

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