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Maxie Moskal Obituary

Maxie J. Moskal, 92, passed away at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home with his family by his side. Born in Holyoke to the late Jan and Bronislawa (Bochanek) Moskal, he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Holyoke High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Max worked for James River Graphics as a Machine Operator for many years. He was a faithful parishioner of the former Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke. Max loved playing bingo, gardening, spending time with his family and was proud of his Polish heritage. He was predeceased by his beloved wife and high school sweetheart in 1983, Frances (Salamon) Moskal; a grandson, Patrick J. Moskal in 2017 and a special friend Stasia Kozuch. He will he missed by his children; Mitchell Moskal and his wife Debra, Frank Moskal and his wife Barbara, Lenny Moskal and his wife Lorie, Edward Moskal and his wife Patricia; his eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters, Josephine Nartowicz and Adele Beaton; two nieces and extended family, including, Kris Kozuch. The family would like to thank the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home for their care and compassion during his stay there. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 26, from 4 – 7 PM at the Messier Funeral Home, 1944 Northampton St., Holyoke. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10am in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Rd. in Westfield followed by burial with Military Honors in the Mater Dolorosa Cemetery, South Hadley. If friends desire, memorial donations in Max’s name may be made to the Mater Dolorosa School, 25 Maple St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com for more details.

Published by The Republican from Nov. 20 to Nov. 24, 2019.
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Always in our hearts. Vikkie and Hank

Vikkie Alkas

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November 14, 2023

Maxie is reunited with his beloved wife Frances,many family members and several friends. Maxie has a heart of Gold..........

victor banel

November 25, 2019

Dear Ed and family. Deepest sympathy on your dad's passing..

Paul & Linda Czupkiewicz

November 24, 2019

I'm sorry to hear of Maxie's passing. His was a name I heard quite often from my mom (Alfreda Salamon Monat) growing up in South Hadley, and I remember meeting him from time to time on the streets of Holyoke when we went shopping. He always had a smile on his face and seemed genuinely glad to see us. I last saw him a few years ago at my Aunt Edwina's calling hours. My condolences to all of Maxie's family.

Kathy Hudson

November 23, 2019

Mitch very sorry for your lose

Steve Hale

November 23, 2019

Ed and family. We are sorry to learn of your dad's passing. I met him years ago and remember him as a kind and friendly man.

Dan and Shirley Sudsbury

November 23, 2019

Ed and Len- Sorry to hear of your dads passing-

Herb Spafford

November 22, 2019

To Maxie's family and friends,
I've only known Maxie for about 20 years but in those years, I have come to know a gentle and wonderful man. And always a good dresser, even though Stasia would tell him to get rid of the old suit and wear some of the new stuff she bought him. (I don't think he ever did). And I am truly going to miss his hugs and his smiles.
So very sorry for your loss.

Vikkie & Henry Kozuch

November 21, 2019

Lenny and family,
I,m so so very sorry for your loss ,

gerrie petrovsky

November 21, 2019

To Max's family I worked with your dad at James River. He was. One of the best guys I knew, such a gentile mild mannered man. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Tom Shea

Tom Shea

November 21, 2019

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127 Holyoke Rd., Westfield, MA

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