God needed a "Special Nurse" in heaven. On April 4, 2016, he called the matriarch of the Moleski family, Eleanore Molewski of Pinellas Park, Florida and Brooklyn, New York to him.

Eleanore was the oldest of nine children. Born on February 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Amelia Grabowski Moleski. She graduated from Holy Rosary School in Duryea, Duryea High School, Class of 1942 and from Kings County Hospital Center of Nursing in 1947, where she received the General Excellence Award in Theory and Clinical Practice. She continued her education at Hunter College, earning a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degree. Miss Molewski taught chemistry and microbiology in the Kings County Hospital School of Nursing for 25 years. She was appointed Assistant Director of the school and became a member of the Department of Continuing Education and Staff Development.

In 1989, she was honored for excellence in nursing education and clinical practice by the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation Council of Directors of Nursing. She was presented a certificate from Mayor Koch, mayor of New York at the time.

She was the treasurer of the alumni association of Kings County Hospital School of Nursing, a position she held for 40 years. She has been a distinguished role model and mentor to nursing students throughout her career and during her 60 years of membership and participation in NACLI.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Church, Brooklyn, New York.

Eleanore was preceded in death by her brothers, Aloysious, Francis and Daniel and sister, Barbara Yankowski.

She is survived by:
Sister, Regina Bernard of Duryea
Sister, Bernadette Moleski of Wilkes Barre
Brother, Stanley Moleski of Pocohontas, Arkansas
Brother, Titus Moleski of Scranton

Many nieces, nephews and cousins
Special niece, Pat Murman of Duryea

A special thank you to Elaine and Estelle Gunn for the care they have given to Eleanore over the last few months. Also to all of her friends and neighbors for their kindness shown to her over the years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 10:00 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. Family will receive friends from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the church. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website,www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

She was the Registered Nurse I wanted to become. Kathleen Schneider RN Class 1971. Kind and always giving. I know she is the Nursing Director of Heaven's Hospital where no one is ever sick.

None DR KATHLEEN WEISEL_PLUMB PSYD (about 4 years ago)

Eleanore was such a beautiful person. I got to know her from the Kings County Lunch at the Hilton. She always treated everyone with grace and she will be truly missed. I will miss seeing her and having lunch. She was one of the kindest people I have ever known.

Dawn Wilson (over 8 years ago)

A teacher, a nurse, and a devoted alumnus. May she rest in peace. Condolences to her family

Susan Ryan LIM (over 8 years ago)

I will always remember her classes as a Freshman, more so than any other instructor during that first year at KCHSN. I asked her once at many years later if she ever return home to Penna., she said no! Well, here I am back home in Penna. remembering her!

Michele Popadynec (over 8 years ago)

Ms Moleski was my favorite instructor. I loved her classes, she was the consumate professional nurse. Prayers for her and your family.

Niki Nichols-O'Keeffe (over 8 years ago)

Miss Moleski was a devoted and loving teacher. She loved KCHCSN and was devoted to her students. She not only taught Biology and Micro but she taught lessons on life. She never forgot a name or graduation class. A LADY in every sense of the word. Miss you Eleanor

Rita McNamara (over 8 years ago)

The passing of Eleanor Moleski saddens all of us KCHC alumni. While we grieve the loss of such a fine person we must celebrate her life. She taught us well, guided us on the path to becoming nurses and knowing her enriched us all. We treasure her memory and she will be greatly missed. RIP Miss Moleski.

Lorraine Posner Zapin (over 8 years ago)

Ms. Molewski was a wonderful instructor and nursing role model. She will never be forgotten.

Kathy Kozel Pavalkis '70 (over 8 years ago)

Ms. Moleskin had the gift for teaching the sciences to young student nurses. I remember her with very fond memories. Rest in peace.

Ellen Daly MacAlpin (over 8 years ago)

Proud to be a County graduate /nurse. Many thanks for great instructors. Must say Chemistry was not my best subject in high school but Ms.Moleski taught it well. She had a gift. She was a class act & devoted to KCHCSN. I think we were lucky to have had a "school of nursing" vs a college setting . More intimate. RIP Miss Moleski. you may be gone but not forgotten.

Marilyn Zimmer Harris (over 8 years ago)

Ms. Moleski was a very special woman and nurse. As a nursing student in the late 60's, she has left a lasting memory of a brilliant and generous instructor. May she rest in peace,

Ellen Mc Queen (over 8 years ago)

Our hearts are broken, Eleanore was such a beautiful person, we will miss her and her summer visits to Florida.

Craig and Patricia Cannon (over 8 years ago)

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