Stanley-Gula-Obituary

Stanley J. Gula

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Jul 11, 1923 – Apr 6, 2012

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July 11, 1923
DIED
April 6, 2012
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Chicopee, Massachusetts

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Corridan Funeral Home - Chicopee Obituary

CHICOPEE – Stanley J. Gula, Sr., 88, a native and lifelong resident of Chicopee, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2012 in the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke. Born on July 11, 1923, the son of the late John and Tecla (Soja) Gula, he was educated in local schools and proudly entered the U. S. Army in 1943 and attained the rank of Corporal. During his service he was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, the EAME Theater Ribbon and the Victory Medal. His employment career began at the former Springfield Armory as a machinist where he worked until its closing and then became a civilian employee at Westover Reserve Base in Chicopee working as a manager in Office Supply at the base store. He retired in 1988. Stanley was a communicant of the former Holy Name Church, was a member of American Legion Post 452 in Chicopee, was an avid candlepin bowler and enjoyed following Legion Baseball. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy A. (Archambeault) Gula in 2006, his brother, Eugene and two sisters, Genevieve and Emily. He leaves his three sons, Stanley J. Gula, Jr. of Springfield, Michael Gula of Nurnberg, Germany and Joseph A. Gula of Easton, PA, 4 grandchildren, Michael P. Gula, Steven J. Gula, Peter Gula and Nicole Gula and two sisters, Cora and Stephanie. The funeral will be held on Saturday beginning at the Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee at 9 a.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated in the former Assumption Church, 104 Springfield St., Chicopee at 10. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 13, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions in Stanley's memory are requested to be made to the Soldiers' Home, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA, 01040.

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To the Gula Family:
Stanley was a warm hearted wonderful person. He always greeted his customers respectfully and carried conversations with great exuberance. I always looked forward to my visits. It's hard to believe he was retired for so long. I hope he enjoyed his retirement.

I worked with Stanley for several years at Supply and he was a great guy that was well know at the Base. Rest in peace Mr. Lee.
Jim Faye

Stan
You are at peace with Dot now. It was a great pleasure knowing you and the times we spent together at 46 Sanford St. My only regret was not being able to see you before you passed on. You will be missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Bill Muldoon

Uncle Stash took care of me for many years when I was a young girl going to St. Stan's school. I will never forget the fun times with him and Aunty Dottie and the great food we shared. Goodbye to my favorite uncle, love, Phyllis