Mr. Francis T. Kolis

Mr. Francis Theodore Kolis, 80, of 4 Anthony St. Adams, died peacefully early Friday morning, February 20, 2015, at his home. He was born in Adams on April 26, 1934, a son of the late Matthew and Catherine (Strzepek) Kolis. He attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School, and later graduated from the North Adams Adult Education Program. Mr. Kolis first worked at the former Sprague Electric Co. in North Adams for several years. He then attended Pittsfield Trade School and earned a certificate as a machinist. He then went to work at General Electric Co. in Pittsfield for many years, until retiring in 1992. He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was a member of the Adams Lodge of Elks, Forest Park Country Club, the Mountain Club, and the Adams Sno Drifters. He enjoyed flying, golfing, gardening, enjoying breakfast with his friends at the Corner Lunch in Adams, and spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and enjoyed playing with his grand dog, Abby. He is survived by his loving companion of 16 years, Arlene Bard; one son, Daniel Kolis and his companion, Jody Cilli, of Adams; 4 daughters, Karen Kolis and her wife, Linda, of Sun Lakes, Arizona; Julia Morey and her husband, Mike, of Cheshire; and Laurie Bard and Michelle Bard, both of Adams; 11 Grandchildren, Justin & Derek Pinsonneault; Megan and Micayla Kolis; Natiya Cilli; Mitchell, Danielle and Chelsea Beauchemin; Cody and Chase LaBrie; and Misha Morey; 1 Great Grandson, Noah Pinsonneault; 1 Brother, Edmund Kolis of Pennsylvania; 4 Sisters, Lillian Blazejewski and Jane Gilman, both of Adams; and Blanche Hoellerich and Ilene LaFrance, both of Cheshire; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by 4 brothers, William, Theodore, Donald and Fred Kolis; and by 3 sisters, Isabelle Lanski, Adele Carignan and Mildred Zatorski; and by a granddaughter, Marissa Morey. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial will be held at a later date. Calling hours at the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, are Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Adams Ambulance Service, 185 Columbia St. Adams, MA 01220, or to the Berkshire Hematology & Oncology Services at BMC Cancer and infusion Center, 165 Tor Court, Pittsfield, MA 01201. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Mr. Francis T. Kolis

April 26, 1934 - February 20, 2015