Dorothy Frieri Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Dorothy Christine (Kolodziej) Frieri, 71, of 180 Orchard St. Adams, died Thursday afternoon at North Adams Regional Hospital following a short illness. She was born in Adams on November 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Henry and Celia (Pliszka) Kolodziej, and attended Adams schools. Mrs. Frieri was a homemaker all of her life. She especially enjoyed gardening, quilting and crafts, and sold her creations at many craft fairs throughout the region. She was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, and a member of the former Polish Women's Club. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ralph J. Frieri, whom she married on November 25, 1950; 2 sons - Dennis Frieri and his wife, Darlene; and Steven Frieri and his wife, Gay, all of Adams; 3 Brothers - Robert Kolodziej of Oakdale, CT; Frederick Kolodziej of Easthampton, MA; and Raymond Koldziej of Pittsfield, MA; 1 Sister - Loretta Rysz-Vinette of Adams; 4 Grandchildren - Shannon, Krystal, Tristan and Travis Frieri, all of Adams; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A brother, Charles Kolodziej, was killed in action during World War II on Sept. 24, 1944. The funeral will be held on Monday, October 11th, at 9;00 AM from the Auge`-Paciorek-Simmons Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital through the funeral home.