Julia (Kowal) Zawacki, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Clifton, passed away February 5, 2011.

Born in Poland, she came to the US in 1929, first settling in Passaic and lived in Clifton for 50 years before moving to Sarasota. Julia was the owner and operator of Palisades Bakery in Garfield for many years before retiring in 1976.

A former parishioner of St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton, Julia was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society and Loaves and Fishes. Julia joined the Polish Army Veterans Association Ladies Auxiliary in 1934 and later served as National President for 6 years and Vice President for 3 years.

Beloved wife of the late Andrew, who died in 1979. Devoted mother of Kenneth and his wife Gabe of Osprey, FL, Dorothy Link and her late husband George of Pine Brook, and Leonia Braun and her husband Frank of Maggie Valley, NC. Dear grandmother of Lisa Flores, Trina Braun, Frank Braun III, Sharon Link, David Link and Michael Zawacki. Cherished great-grandmother of Carl Flores and Jessica. Adored by her canine companions Schatzi and Pepper.

Funeral Saturday 8 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 9 AM at St. John Kanty RC Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Paterson. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. www.shookfh.com