Monica E. Jurkowitsch

Monica Elisabeth Jurkowitsch July 05,1959 – May 24, 2026

Monica Jurkowitsch, age 66, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2026, at 6:15 a.m.,

in the hospital after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Three weeks after losing her

mother Elisabeth Jurkowitsch, Monica dedicated her life to the sole caretaker of her mother

who battled Alzheimer’s and dementia for 25 years. Monica showed incredible strength and

love with the care she gave to her mother every day.

Monica was born in Ridgewood New York and moved to Selden New York to be closer to her

nephew Daniel and niece Mary. She lived with her mom and the two had an amazing mother

daughter bond. Monica worked in the air conditioning and heating industry and was a problem

solver. She treated workers and customers with great care. She retired at 64 years old to care

for her mother who needed full care. She retired from Flynn Aire and remained friends with

many people from the company. She had a best friend Barbara who she met while working.

Barbara was a great friend and was by her side while her month-long hospital stays. Monica

childhood friend Jeannie has been praying for her daily.

Monica loved Elvis Presley, Billy Joel and Donny Osmond. Her favorite thing in the world was

dolphins and she collect things with dolphins. I can just image her meeting Elvis in heaven and

all her friends that have passed before her. What a welcoming party it brings a smile to our

faces for sure. Monica had a heart of gold and she loved big.

Monica had a deep love for animals. Her beloved dog, Roxy, who passed away just a few

months ago, was her constant companion and rarely left her side and her mother’s. She also

cared for a stray cat she lovingly named Bootsie, who was part of her life for over 12 years.

Monica was known for her kind and giving heart. Monica loved her nephew Daniel and niece

Mary and spoiled them all their lives. She was a proud Aunt. She was a devoted and loving

sister to Anita Spreitzer who lives in Kentucky. It was Monica dream to live in Kentucky to enjoy

new adventures with her sister.

Monica was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sister, Anita Spreitzer, and

her brother, Arthur Jurkowitsch. Her niece Mary Jurkowitsch and nephew Daniel Jurkowitsch

and wife Lauren; and her nephew children, Jake, Cade, and Callie Jurkowitsch. She is also

survived by her cousins, June D’Antoni, Joseph and Francis Reiner.

Monica will be cremated and her ashes will be joining her sister in Kentucky. Her wishes are to

be spread in virous places in Kentucky to be freed. Monica will be in our hearts forever; she

touched so many lives in her life time with her amazing generous big heart. In lieu of flowers,

the family asks that donations be made in her memory to Paws 4 the Cause, Inc. (animal

rescue) at www.paws4thecause.com or 859-962-8256 For the love she had in her heart for

animals.