Gerald J. Baclawski

Gerald J. Baclawski 1937 - 2008 NORTH ADAMS Gerald Joseph Baclawski, 71, of 67 College Ave. died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. Born in Poland on Feb. 22, 1937, a son of Joseph and Czeslawa "Jessie" Kulisz Baclawski, he came to the United States with his family at the age of 10. He attended schools in Poland and North Adams, and graduated from the former St. Joseph Parochial High School. He was a veteran of Army and served as a private. In his younger years, he was employed at the Wallstreeter Shoe Co. He was last employed at the General Cable Co. in Williamstown for 30 years.He also was a caretaker for several private estates in Williamstown. He was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. He was a lifelong member of the PNA (Polish National Alliance) in Adams and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #310 in North Adams. He was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan and fisherman. He leaves his wife, Ellen Shea Baclawski whom he married Oct. 21, 1967 in St. Francis Church; a son, Eric M. Baclawski of North Adams who was also his primary caregiver; a step-granddaughter, Candice Voghel, a step-great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: Services will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME for FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling Hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested for the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire through the funeral home.