Joseph L. Rolak

I met Joe 50 years ago when he came to my high school ( West Spfld High School) to recruit seniors who were not college-bound. Joe took a chance on me and hired me as his assistant at only 17 years old. At the time, he was the Director of Personnel and Marketing. It really wasn't a good fit, I was much too young so he recommended I train on the teller line. Much better fit!!! Joe was always so kind and such a gentleman. All these years later, I just took out a Christmas ornament Joe...

I met Joe when he was receiving physical therapy a few years ago. We became fast friends and I will never forget this wonderful man who greatly touched my life. We shared the many ways the Lord touched our lives. I am deeply saddened but also pleased to know that he is reunited with his beloved wife. Joe was a true gentleman and Messenger of God. I will miss you Joe Cheryl

I met Joe 50 years ago when I walked into his office at Westbank and asked if there were any jobs available. He for some reason hired me and it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. He and Corinne were wonderful friends with Sheila and I and we will miss him deeply but always with a smile and nice thoughts in our hearts. Thank you for everything Joe. May you rest in peace. John and Sheila Lilly

I met Joe and Corrine though the Agawam Rotary club and became fast friends. He was an outstanding Rotarian ,an extraordinary man and loved by many . I am sorry to see him go but happy he can be with Corrine in heaven . Kathy Ayre

Joe was a great friend and co-worker of my dad. My dad always spoke very highly of him. He always treated my 3 siblings and I with respect. He was a great friend of my family. I will miss him. He was always a nice person to talk to. May he Rest In Peace with the other members of the Polish Club.

Joe was an icon in the banking industry. He created valuable tools that earned tremendous returns for the banks and the stockholders of those banks. A quiet man, who always gave credit and never took credit, he supported his employer and its CEO. He always made others look good, while he only cared about looking good to his Corrine. It was a great privilege of my life to know and be influenced by this man. We shared our faith in God and our shared RC faith and Christmases together. I, and...