Doris E. Koczela

Mrs. Doris E. (George) Koczela, 84, of 6 Glendale Drive, Adams, died on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the North Adams Regional Hospital. She was born in Adams on July 20, 1927, a daughter of the late Louis and Jamilla (Shakar) George. In her childhood she lived in the apartment above her father's grocery store, the former George's Market on Commercial St, and she often said that she could attend grammar, junior high and senior high school by just walking across the street. She graduated from the former Adams High School with the class of 1945. During World War II, along with her sisters, she assisted in the family business, while her brothers served in the army, by waiting on customers and delivering groceries. Later with her sister, Martha, she spent a number of years in Boston as a secretary in various well known corporations. When she returned to the area she was employed in the same capacity at the local General Electric Co., until her retirement in 1987. She was a communicant of the Parish of Pope John Paul the Great, Adams, and was a member of the General Electric Quarter Century Club. On May 30, 1963, she married her husband Edward and they celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary this past May. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Jeanne Betros of Poughkeepsie, NY and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Frederick, Alfred and Richard, and by her sisters, Genevieve Hajjar and Martha George. We will always remember Doris for her pleasant nature and for the grateful appreciation she had for all of the various stages of her life. The funeral will be on Wednesday, October 12, at 10:00AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00AM in the Parish Church of Pope John Paul the Great, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, Pastor. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or the Adams Ambulance Service through the funeral home.

Doris E. Koczela

July 20, 1927 - October 8, 2011