Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Oct 7, 1937 – Aug 3, 2025
Walter J. Garbacik, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Walter and Mary (Conway) Garbacik, he grew up in Holyoke and was a 1955 graduate of the former Rosary High School. He then went on to graduate with a...
Read MoreWally was a great man as educator athlete and dedication to loving family....In 1973 he made the winning putt in overtime to win the Orchards 4-Ball with his DAD...condolences to all family members
robert bontempo
September 08, 2025 | Friend
Walter was a great teacher. I remember him teaching at Forest Park Junior High. He will be missed.
Brian Santaniello
August 10, 2025 | Friend
Wally was kind and helpful when my dad needed treatment in Boston. He provided transportation and let my dad and Mary reminisce in the back seat of his car.
Jane Crowley
August 09, 2025 | Family
Dear Pat,
I regret that I am unable to attend services for the loss of your husband at this time. I will always remember your dedication to the children at Coburn School when creating their terrier and your kindness to me when my mom passed away. A donation to Baystate Hospice will be made in Walter's memory. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Susan Urban
Susan Urban
August 07, 2025 | West Springfield, MA | Friend
Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED
The LaPlante Family
August 06, 2025 | Westhampton
Dear Pat and Family, I am so sorry to read of Walters passing. Walter and Emil had a great teaching career in Springfield. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Eleanor Masi
August 05, 2025 | Friend
