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Gerald C. "Jerry" Magdalenski

1941 - 2015

Gerald C. "Jerry" Magdalenski obituary, 1941-2015, Goshen, MA

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

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Drozdal Funeral Home

120 Damon Road

Northampton, Massachusetts

Gerald Magdalenski Obituary

GOSHEN - Gerald C. Magdalenski, 74, passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2015, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born Feb. 5, 1941, in Northampton, he was the son of late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Korpita) Magdalenski.

He attended Williamsburg schools and worked several jobs, retiring to pursue his passion in antique sales and restoration. His passion was also shared with his beloved wife Sandra and loving friends Tony and Nancy Ghatti.

Jerry will be missed by his daughters Mona Desai and her husband Abhi of Longmeadow, Darlene Bernier-Thayer of New Market, Maryland, and Bethany Magdalenski and her partner William Graham of Goshen, and his son Christopher Magdalenski of Westfield. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Tara, Joshua, Benjamin, Evan, William, Caitlin, Amanda, Aaron and Allyson; great-grandchildren Deagan, Dylin, Tyrus, Ayden and Kylah; his brother James and his wife Bernie of Haydenville; his sisters Patsy Partyka of Chicopee, Shirley Cameron and her husband Luther of Diamondhead, Mississippi; several nieces and nephews; and his many loving friends in Massachusetts and Maine.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Sandra (Bernier) Magdalenski and son Aaron David Magdalenski.

Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, always putting his family first. He will be greatly missed and the memories will always be cherished.

Calling hours will be held Friday, March 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Drozdal Funeral Home in Northampton. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

For those who wish to make a memorial contribution, please make a donation in Gerry's memory to the VNA hospice of Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060 and to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Mar. 4, 2015.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had a nice visit with Jerry when we were last in Haydenville.
Judy (Kopka) and Kevin Kenney

March 10, 2015

I remember your dad as always having a sparkle in his eye and a smile on his face! So sorry for your loss! Love, Don and Fran Baker

March 5, 2015

Jerry will remain in my mind as kind and smiling. Warm thoughts to all of Jerry's family and friends from Lavinia and me.

Alicia DeNood

March 5, 2015

I'm very sorry for your loss Darlene & family. May you all find comfort in each other during this trying time.

Stephanie Spradlin

March 5, 2015

"Daddy Doc"

Cheryl Pratt

March 5, 2015

To Jerry's family - We were saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry we are.
We played together when we were children.
Your cousin Carolyn Rozicki Roberts.

Cliff and Carolyn Roberts

March 4, 2015

Was so sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers for his family & many friends. My memories of him are from High School, always hanging with his good friend Larry Pattin.

Dotti Payne(Colson)

March 4, 2015

Jerry, you will forever be missed by all. Dennis and I thought the world of you. You had a very kind heart and soul. Even when you were feeling your worst, you never hesitated to ask us if we needed a helping hand with anything. will miss looking over across the street watching you lug your many antiques back and forth.. you looked very proud. Take care, Love you, Rhonda and Dennis

rhonda cromwell

March 4, 2015

He was one of kind and will sorely be missed

Tom Thomas

March 4, 2015

Mona, so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our prayers and love are with you.

Nelson and Marlene Stone

March 4, 2015

So sorry Mona for the loss of your Dad! My prayers are with you. May your Dad RIP..

Andrea Pajak

March 4, 2015

We will miss you....especially your childhood buddy Corky. Remembering the fun we've had over all the years.

Donna Baldwin

March 4, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Love to all the family.

Lisa DeLisle

March 4, 2015

I'm so sorry

Michal Brown

March 3, 2015

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