Obituary of Emily Baricak

Emily Baricak "Teta Mila" of Mountaindale passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Westchester Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was 90 years old. Emily was born in the town of Vysoka nad Kysucou in former Czechoslovakia on April 19, 1924. She was the first child of late Maria Lucanova and Stefan Svandiak. She immigrated to the United State in 1969 and eventually settled in the small town of Mountaindale, NY. She became one of the first founders of a strong Slovak Community; it was a home away from home. Emily was an avid baker, singer, and gardener. Everyone was welcomed at her home as she loved to host family and friends. She was well known for her kind character, which was reflected in her generosity. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Woodbourne, NY and the St. Nepomucene Church of New York City. Emily is survived by her children: Jan Baricak, Peter Baricak, and Maria Kajankova; 11 grandchildren: and 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Matus Baricak; her brother, Stefan Swandiak Sr. and his son, Steven Swandiak Jr.; her son, Stano Baricak and several of her dear friends at the Slovak Country Club. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 11th and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 12th at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m., Saturday, September 13th at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 6317 St. Rte. 42, in Woodbourne. Interment will follow at Fantinekill Cemetery, St. Rte. 209, Ellenville, NY 12428. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Catskill Regional Medical Center and Westchester Medical Center for their care and compassion. Arrangements were under the direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information please call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com.