Walter W. Michalczyk

Walter W. Michalczyk
Lifelong resident of Dracut; former
bank manager; Dedicated in all aspects -
of the Holy Trinity Polish Church, Lowell; 81
DRACUT, MA - Walter W. Michalczyk, 81, a lifelong resident of Dracut, died unexpectedly, Friday, August 31st, 2012, at his home.
Born in Dracut on March 21, 1931, Walter was the son of the late Victoria (Librant) and Joseph Michalczyk. He was educated in the Dracut School System, and was a graduate of Dracut High School Class of 1948.
In his younger years, Walter worked many years for Nyala Farms in Westport, CT.
After moving back to Dracut, Walter was the bank manager for the former Union National Bank in the Centralville section of Lowell, for many years.
Walter was a lifelong communicant of the Holy Trinity Polish Church. After leaving the banking industry, he dedicated his life in all aspects of the Holy Trinity Polish Church, as well as to St. Stanislaus School, church hall, convent, and the Holy Trinity Cemetery, which he managed, for over 60 years. He was very active with the church, even started and operated the Bingo. He raised numerous monetary funds for the entire parish, hall, school, convent, and cemetery, and gave to other religious organizations including the Felician Sisters of Enfield, CT.
He was also a founding member of the High Street Men's Club and served as President and Treasurer for over 32 years.
Walter loved farming and tending to his vegetable garden, as well as caring for his animals, especially his cows, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, cats and dogs.
Walter is survived and will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews from the Michalczyk, Szczypinski, Lanute and O'Brien families; his godchildren including Karen Michalczyk of Dracut, and Kimberly Lanute-Flaherty of Norwalk, CT; his nieces including Tina Michalczyk of Methuen; his nephews including John and William Michalczyk of Dracut, and Brian Michalczyk; his grandnieces including, Nicole Michalczyk of Dracut; his sister-in-law, Betsy Michalczyk of Dracut; his brother-in-law, Hugh O'Brien and his wife, Theresa of Wakefield; his longtime best friend, Joe ""JB"" Golas and his wife, Claire of Dracut; as well as many friends and church family at the Holy Trinity Polish Church.
Walter was predeceased by his siblings, Stella Lanute, Anne O'Brien, Helen J. Szczypinski and William, John, Michael, Anthony and Frank J. Michalczyk, his nephews, David O'Brien and Mark Szczypinski, his brothers-in-law, Roman ""Romeo"" Szczypinski and Horace Lanute Sr.
Also, his longtime friend and former Pastor of the Holy Trinity Polish Church, Monsignor John Abucewicz, who died Wednesday, August 29, 2012.
MICHALCZYK - Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5th at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, MA. His funeral will take place from the funeral home on Thursday morning, September 6th at 10 a.m. with his funeral Mass to follow at 11 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Polish Church. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Lowell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter's name to the Holy Trinity Polish Church, 340 High Street Lowell, MA 01852 or to the Felician Sisters 1315 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082. To leave an online condolence, story or message, please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com