Henry Cote

Mr. Henry Peter Cote, 91, of 472 East Hoosac St. Adams, died Wednesday afternoon, April 1st, at North Adams Regional Hospital. He was born in Adams on January 30, 1918, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Gwozdz) Cote, and attended Adams schools. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the US Army in Company A of the 26th Infantry Regiment in the European Theater. He received the Purple Heart Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received in combat, and was also awarded three bronze battle stars. He was honorably discharged as a private in 1945. Mr. Cote worked as a stock clerk for 38 years at General Electric Co. in Pittsfield, until retiring in 1979. He was a communicant of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Adams. He was a member of Adams Post 160 American Legion, the Maple Grove Civic Club, and the General Electric Quarter Century and Pensioner's Clubs. He enjoyed lunches at the Home Plate Lounge in Pittsfield, playing cards with friends, and picking mushrooms and blueberries. He is survived by his wife, the former Janina Andrzejewski, whom he married on December 28, 1957; 7 Sons - Stanley and his wife, Pamela; Thaddeus, Peter, John, Steven and Anthony Cote and his wife, Shelbea, all of Adams, and Paul Cote and his wife, Stacey, of Cheshire; 1 daughter, Katherine Cote, of North Adams; 16 Grandchildren, 1 Great granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 3 sons, Adam, Frank, and Michael Cote, a brother, Joseph Cote, and a sister, Alice Williams. The funeral will be held on Saturday, April 4th, at 11:00 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12 Noon in the Parish Church of Pope John Paul the Great, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Friday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to any Veterans organization of the donor's choice, through the funeral home.

Henry Cote

April 3, 2009