Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Oct 23, 1926 – Dec 13, 2017 (Age 91)
Edward Zukowski
1926 – 2017
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Edward Zukowski, 91, died Wednesday in Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born in West Springfield and has lived here his entire life. He served during World War II with the United States Army and was stationed in the China, Burma, India Theatre. He was a self-employed plumber and later worked with the Local 104 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for E.F. Corcoran Plumbing Company, retiring after 27 years. During his retirement he enjoyed working as a courtesy driver for the Bertera Auto Group. A longtime member of the Western Mass Model A Ford Restorers Club, he also was a member of the American Legion and VFW in West Springfield. He leaves his wife of 64 years Joan M. (Paquette) Zukowski; four children and their spouses; Mari-Jo and Howard Jones, Art and Sue Zukowski, Ruth and James Dickson, and Todd and Lisa Zukowski. He also leaves eight grandchildren Angela, Kristina, Nick and Alec Zukowski, Geoffrey Jones, Trisha, Kelley and Cameron Dickson. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Tuesday at noon followed by burial in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 4:00 – 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Read MoreDad,
Six years seems like yesterday...
Miss you still, but feel your guiding presence every day.
You still have your way of calming things down and reminding us to not sweat the small stuff in life!
The gifts you gave never get old, don't expire and beyond expectation. Most of all, they never fade or ever wear out...
Miss you; and love you always!!!
Todd
Todd Zukowski
December 07, 2023 | West Springfield, MA | Son
I miss you, not just on the anniversary of our last day together, but every day. Whether someone believes in God, the afterlife, spirits or not... Your presence in my life is something I continue to feel fairly often. For real! Dziadziu-ism #4, which was... "Slow down, retrace your steps, don't panic and you will find whatever you are looking for...", has now been moved up the ranks to #1. Especially, after the year of COVID. Whenever I feel like I have lost you, I do as you say... I...
Todd Zukowski
December 13, 2021 | Family
Missing you on another Christmas!
The excitement and anticipation for Christmas morning never faded while you were with us.
You and mom never failed to find that perfect gift on our wish list. Always finding exactly what we wanted! The new, hottest toy, science kit or gadget...
Between the four of us kids, you received more than your share of toilet paper roll candles, noodle art, craft paper Santas and things molded in clay that nobody really knows what they...
December 24, 2019
Recalling a little of Dziadziu wisdom on on the anniversary of your passing...
1) Put the house key in the lock before shutting the door. You won't lock yourself out of the house!
2) You can always cut more wood off the end of the board. It is a lot harder to make it longer!
3) Tires work better when they are round!
4) Slow down, retrace your steps, don't panic and you will find whatever you are looking for...
Tips like these seem obvious, or maybe,...
Todd Zukowski
December 13, 2019 | West Springfield, MA
Wishing you peace and happiness this holiday season and always...spending Christmas in Heaven must be so delightful...but know that you are very much missed and loved by us all...❄
Maryrose Otero
December 07, 2019 | Holyoke, MA | Family
Dad didn't know why MJ wanted him to hold the pumpkin for the photo, but did anyways...
Happy Birthday Dad!
Have a piece of German chocolate cake for me...
While I can't be there with you, you are still here with me.
You are in my thoughts daily. I constantly feel your presence close to me.
You continue to give me patience, strength and guidance when needed most. Especially, if I misplace something. I thank God for that everyday. I always end up finding what I am looking for. Eventually...
Happy Birthday, Dad!
The only gift I can send you...
Todd Zukowski
October 23, 2019 | West Springfield, MA
Mrs Z. and Family, yes that's what we grew up with calling you and Mr. Zukowski, I just found out of your loss and am heartbroken, there are know words to express how I feel, just so many memories. Since you lived a few houses away from us our families were very close growing up. The camping trips every weekend, and us children always playing together and growing up together. Our parents were so close, I have so many memories never to be forgotten . Such a kind wonderful man, like another...
Martha (Moore) Normand
December 29, 2017 | West Springfield, MA
♡When someone you love becomes a memory...the memory becomes a treasure ♡♡
Forever would never have been enough...
Love always ,
Maryrose and Jaime Otero
Maryrose Otero
December 21, 2017 | Holyoke, MA
Joan and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. (I worked with Joan as a Lunch Lady at Fausey).
Charlene Carpenter
December 19, 2017 | West Springfield, MA