Joseph-Czeropowicz-Obituary

Joseph ""Joe"" Czeropowicz

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Aug 26, 1918 – May 16, 2013 (Age 94)

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BORN
August 26, 1918
DIED
May 16, 2013
AGE
94
LOCATION
Holyoke, Massachusetts

Obituary

HOLYOKE - Joseph "Joe" Czeropowicz, 94, a resident of the Holyoke Soldier's Home, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, with his step-daughter and caretaker Michelle and her husband Jim Finley by his side.Joe was born Aug. 26, 1918, in Northampton, a son of the late Mary (Cysz) and Wladyslaw...

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Members of the extended Squires family offer our condolences to Joe's relatives. Joe was a delightful presence in our lives as a friend, companion and escort to Ted and Ginie for many years. When the two elder Squires could no longer drive, Joe drove and accompanied them to church, family gatherings, Boston outings, as well as weddings, anniversary parties and baptisms both in New England and in the South. He was also a care taker of souls, both to the Squires and St. John's parish family,...

I always knew when Joe was at St. John's when he strode into the parlors, whistling happy tunes and thumping a huge t-square he used to measure pieces of wallpaper he used to wrap around coffee cans for his Flower Children duties there. I thought abut him a couple of months ago and wondered if he was still in the greater Northampton area. He will be sorely missed, but his work on Earth is done. May he rest in peace in the arms of God always.

Joe was a huge presence here at St. John's when I first came here in 1988. He was such a sweetheart and I have often thought of him over the years, and enjoyed waving to him as he rode his bike along his street. He has been missed here but we are all better people for having known him.