Elizabeth Zdunczyk

Elizabeth Zdunczyk
Zdunczyk c. 1954
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Southington
In office
1951–1955
Serving with Louis J. Fiondella (1951–1953)
Edgar F. Curtiss (1953–1955)
Preceded byLouis J. Fiondella
Mary Flynn
Succeeded byRaymond A. Thayer
Juanine S. DePaolo
Personal details
BornElizabeth Klemba
(1910-09-16)September 16, 1910
Torrington, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 1986(1986-12-08) (aged 76)
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Joseph A. Zdunczyk
​
(m. 1934)​
Children2

Elizabeth Zdunczyk (September 16, 1910 – December 8, 1986) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955, representing the town of Southington as a Democrat.

Personal life

Elizabeth Klemba was born on September 16, 1910, in Torrington, Connecticut, to John and Rose Klemba. She was one of three daughters. She married Joseph A. Zdunczyk in 1934, and they had two children. Her parents were born in Poland, and she was active in the Polish National Alliance, which presented her with its national merit award in 1982.

Political career

Zdunczyk was first elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1950, and she served two terms representing the town of Southington as a Democrat. She served her first term alongside Louis J. Fiondella and the second alongside Edgar F. Curtiss.

Zdunczyk was the Democratic nominee for secretary of the state of Connecticut in 1954. She was defeated by Republican candidate Mildred P. Allen.

Death

Zdunczyk died on December 8, 1986, at age 76.

References

  1. ↑ "John Walter Klemba Dies; Father Of Rep. Mrs. Elizabeth Zdunczyk". The Journal. September 14, 1953. p. 8. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Mrs. Rose Klemba". Hartford Courant. November 1, 1952. p. 24. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Elizabeth Zdunczyk, former legislator". The Record-Journal. December 10, 1986. p. 2. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Coming Marriage". The Record-Journal. October 31, 1934. p. 7. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Mrs. Zdunczyk to visit Poland – eventually". The Record-Journal. February 11, 1982. p. 33. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  6. ↑ "City/Town of Southington Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved October 14, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Democrats Nominate Mrs. Zdunczyk On Ticket For Secretary of State". The Journal. June 28, 1954. p. 8. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  8. ↑ "State Elects Democratic Governor To Head GOP Team; Lodge Gains Here". Darien News-Review. November 4, 1954. p. 1. Retrieved October 21, 2026.