Dorothy Joanne Rozycki, 94, of New Port Richey, Florida and formerly of Granite City, Illinois passed away at Gulfside Hospice in New Port Richey at 6:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
She was born March 4, 1932, in Madison, Illinois, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Nickoloff) Swiatek.
She married the love of her life, Vincent Theodore Rozycki on June 17, 1950, and he passed away on February 26, 2000.
Dorothy was a longtime faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Granite City and was active throughout the years with the Polish Hall and Croatian Hall. She loved spending time with her family and friends and treasured every moment shared with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family was truly the center of her life, and she especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy will be remembered for her warm heart, kind spirit and the love she gave so freely to those around her.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Candee Rozycki of Destrehan, Louisiana; a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Bill Fairbank of New Port Richey, Florida; six grandchildren and their spouses, Rhiannon and A.J. Gautreaux, Zachary and Aubrey Rozycki, William and Parker Fairbank, Abigail Fairbank, Jonathan Fairbank and Nicholas Fairbank; five great grandchildren, Delaina Gautreaux, Danica Gautreaux, Katey Rozycki, Lucas Rozycki and Caroline Rozycki; other extended family and many dear friends.
In addition to her beloved husband of 50 years and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Swiatek; and two brothers, Robert J. Swiatek and Jerry Swiatek.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026, with a prayer vigil at 4:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2606 Washington Avenue in Granite City at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, with Father Steve Thompson as celebrant. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
Memorials may be made to Special Olympics. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.irwinchapel.com.
