Sophie Prejsnar

Mrs. Sophie (Frodyma) Prejsnar, 105, of 19 Summer St. Adams, died Friday evening, June 19th, at Williamstown Commons. She was born in Adams on December 20, 1903, a daughter of the late Wojciech and Katarzyna (Buch) Frodyma. She grew up on the family farm on Notch Road, and attended Adams schools. At age 21, she went to New York City and attended the Willard Beauty Academy. Mrs. Prejsnar returned to Adams and opened Frodyma's Beauty Shop, which she operated until 1951, when she closed the shop to devote her time to her family. She also worked as a beautician and hairdresser at the former Bloniarz Funeral Home in Adams for many years until, it ceased operations. Upon turning 100 years old, she was honored at a surprise birthday party, with guests traveling from as far as California and Texas. On February 4, 2009, Mrs. Prejsnar received the Boston Post Cane in honor of being the oldest resident of Williamstown. She was a communicant and active member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Adams. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Sodality and a member and officer of the former TMTM Club in Adams. Her husband, Joseph Prejsnar, whom she married on October 6, 1941, died on May 9, 1972. She is survived by 2 daughters, Eileen Neveu and her husband, Richard, of Ramona, California; and Joyce Cozzaglio and her husband, James, of Adams; 3 grandchildren, Mark Neveu of Escondido, CA; Jill Neveu Bell of Ramona, CA and Jeffrey Cozzaglio of Burlington, MA; 6 Great Grandchildren, Hailey and Darby Neveu; Ashley, Kayla and Austin Bell and Rayna Cozzaglio; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, John and Frank Frodyma; and by 3 sisters, Stacia Frodyma, Mary Harrison and Blanche Szymanski. The funeral will be held on Saturday, June 27th, at 11:30 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM 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 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Members of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Sodality will meet at the funeral home on Friday at 3:40 PM to pay their respects and recite the Rosary. Memorial donations may be made to the Williamstown Commons Patient Activities Fund through the funeral home.

Sophie Prejsnar

December 20, 1903 - June 19, 2009