Mildred T. Matuszak

Mildred T.(Kruzel) Matuszak, 96, formerly of 4 Godek Street, Adams, died on Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Williamstown Commons in Williamstown, where she had resided for the past 1 1/2 years. She was born on March 20, 1916, in Florida, Massachusetts, daughter of Matthew and Helen (Meczywor) Kruzel. She attended the St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams and was last employed by Berkshire Fine Spinning. She was a long-time communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and was a member of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Sodality and the TMTM Club. She enjoyed playing bingo, knitting, listening to Polish music, sitting on her porch, visiting with her family, going out to dinner, trips to casinos, traveling on senior bus trips with friends, bowling, going to the races, and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara A. Wajda and her husband Jack of Orlando, Florida, and Dorothy Ann Murphy and her companion Bob Waite of Holden; a sister, Bina Nazzewski of Adams; grandchildren Michael Wajda, Brian Wajda, Brian Kelly, Kathleen Budzowski, Christopher Kelly, Beth Murphy, Ellen Murphy Dolphin, and Matthew Murphy; sixteen great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Her husband, Matthew J. Matuszak, whom she married on June 30, 1936, died on September 10, 1975. She was predeceased by a daughter, Florence H. Kelly of Kansas, two brothers, Frank Kruzel and Matthew Kruzel, and two sisters, Blanche Nazzewski and Monica Cyrulik. Millie's family wishes to sincerely thank the staff of Unit 2 at Williamstown Commons for the excellent and compassionate care that they have provided and Hospice Care in the Berkshires for their professional support. The funeral will be held on Saturday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m. from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are on Friday, December 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m at the funeral home. Members of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Sodality will meet at the funeral home on Friday at 4:40 PM to pay their respects and recite the Rosary. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Williamstown Commons Activities Fund, 25 Adams Rd. Williamstown, MA 01267; or to Hospice Care in the Berkshires, 877 South St. Pittsfield, MA 01201. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Mildred T. Matuszak

March 20, 1916 - December 8, 2012