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Stanley Mihalak Obituary
Florence, MA - Stanley "Jim" Mihalak, Age 86, peacefully passed away at his home on January 1st surrounded by his family and best friend, his boxer Buddy. He lived in Northampton his whole life and was a graduate of Smith Vocational H.S.
He served in the US Coast Guard upon graduation, and then became a Northampton Firefighter in 1961. He retired as a Fire Captain in 1994. In the 1970s, he also owned a local trash business, Mihalak Trucking, which served Northampton and Easthampton residents.
Jim loved dogs, especially English Setters and Boxers. Jim was an avid golfer and candlepin bowler. He also enjoyed boating on the Connecticut River, hunting, fishing, and working in his yard.
Jim was predeceased by his wife, Patricia (Jochym) in 2009 and his grandson Bryan (Haugaard) in 2020. He is survived by his three children; Debra (Paul) Haugaard, Jim (Angella) Mihalak, and Kim (Michael) Broussard. He leaves behind 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Joanie (Karl) Kushi, his sister-in-law Irene (Emil) Laskowski and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Dad has requested a private funeral. Please consider memorial contributions to the VA Medical Ctr, Blind and Low Vision Department, 421 N Main St, Leeds MA 01053.
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Elizabeth "Betty" Marks
February 5, 2026
To the family of Stanley Mihalak & sister Joanie Kushi, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one (brother of Joanie.) Betty (Prokup) Marks, Georgetown, TX.
Michael Matrishon
January 12, 2026
Sorry for your lost! Send ing our best to all of you
Lori Davis
January 9, 2026
Debi, Kim and Jim,
I am so sorry to read about your Dads passing. Sending you all hugs and condolences, as well as, to all the kids.
WALTER KOLODZINSKI
January 6, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. YOUNG JIM, I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF COOLIDGE & CROSBY ST CORNERS AS KIDS. IN ADDITION TO BREAKING CRAB LEGS AT THE ROYALE BUFFET SO SO MANY TIMES. ALSO WAITING FOR YOUR GRANDPA'S HOMING PIGEONS TO ARRIVE HOME FROM A RACE, SHARING STORIES IN OUR OLD NEIGHBORHOOD WITH HIM.
YOUR DAD WAS ONE ACTIVE GUY, NEVER LEFT A STONE UNCOVERED. GOOD TIMES AT THE OLE BOWLING ALLEY IN W HATFIELD AS KIDS
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Deborah Thouin
January 6, 2026
My sincere & deepest condolences to you Debra, Kim & Jim on the loss of your Dad. He will be missed by many. Even though I lost touch with him during Covid I often thought about him, so many fun times over the years, bowling,boating & pool parties. May he RIP above the stars with Pat. Again so sorry to hear this news.
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