James Alibozek

Mr. E. James " Jimmy" Alibozek, 90, of 22 East Road, Adams, died Friday evening, June 9, 2006, at North Adams Regional Hospital. He was born in Adams on December 18, 1915, a son of the late Frank and Aniela (Struzik) Alibozek, and attended Adams schools. Mr. Alibozek last worked at General Electric Co. in Pittsfield, until retiring in 1977 after 34 years of service. Earlier, he had worked at the former Berkshire Fine Spinning Co. in Adams, and the former U.S. Gypsum Co. in Cheshire. He enjoyed farming and gardening, and operated his own small farm for many years. He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was a member of the St. Stanislaus Kostka Society, and the General Electric Quarter Century and Pensioner's clubs. His wife, the former Monica B. Stawarz, whom he married on July 1, 1939, died on May 18th, 2006. He is survived by 1 son - Peter J. Alibozek of Adams; 3 Daughters -Virginia M. "Ginger" Piekos and Florence T. Hoellerich and her husband, Roy, both of Cheshire; and Joan M. Marko and her husband, Edward, of Adams; 2 brothers - Leon and Joseph Alibozek, both of Adams; 3 Sisters - Mildred Zieba, Laura Winarski and Wanda Ostrobinski, all of Adams; 10 Grandchildren, 11 Great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Derek Hoellerich; a daughter-in-law, Kathryne Alibozek, a son -in-law; Kasey Piekos; 6 brothers - Chester, William, Ned, Frederick, John and Edward Alibozek; and by a sister, Jennie Taikowski. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 13th, 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, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, Pastor of the Catholic Parishes of Adams. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Monday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church or to Adams Ambulance Service, through the funeral home.