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Robert Joyal Obituary
1931 - 2025
Chicopee
Robert M. Joyal, 94, of Chicopee, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Vantage Health Care at Hampden. He was born on December 20, 1931 in Belchertown and was the son of the late Romeo J. Joyal and Blanche M. (Giles) Joyal. Bob was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus and a member of the Holy Name Society. He worked at Lestoil in Holyoke and was a custodian at St. Stanislaus School. Bob enjoyed gardening, nature, woodworking and taking Sunday rides. He loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy S. (Spiewak) Joyal, two daughters: Kathleen Garvey and husband, James of Springfield and Christine O'Connor of Chicopee; siblings: Louise Barrett of Belchertown, Eleanor Plant of Belchertown, Lorena Belheumer of Huntington and Samuel Joyal of Belchertown, four grandchildren, Krystal Prendergast, James Garvey, Jr., Meghan Tolley and Ryan O'Connor and two great grandchildren, Caden and Madyson Prendergast. Besides his parents, Bob is predeceased by his brothers, James Joyal, Bernard Joyal and Walter Joyal and sisters, Marjorie Joyal and Anne West. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 69 East St. in Chicopee from 9:30 to 10:30 am, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in the Basilica of St. Stanislaus at 11 am. Burial will be in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Stanislaus School, 534 Front St. Chicopee, MA 01013. Please visit: cierpialmemorialfuneralhomes.com
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Kathleen Stark
January 9, 2026
KATHLEEN STARK
January 9, 2026
Keith and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Robert. He was such a wonderful Husband , Father and Dziadek. and Friend. Heaven truly gained an angel. They say only the best ones are called home on Christmas day.
Bernie & Donna Fritsch
January 9, 2026
Sorry For Your Loss Dorothy, Kathy (Jim) And Christine. We Will Keep Bob in Our Prayers.
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Sharon (Pennell) Davenport
January 7, 2026
Dorothy, sending along my heartfelt condolences regarding Bob's passing! Shannon, Evan and I are so sorry for your loss! Sending hugs!!
Ed Carrington
January 6, 2026
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Christine Gould Harper
January 6, 2026
Dear Louise, Sammy , Eleanor, Bucky, Tim,Andy, Tom & extended family, So sorry for your loss of your brother/uncle. Your large families are a blessing at times like this and know you shall be reunited again!
Keeping you in our prayers, Christine Gould Harper & the BHS Class of `65
Krystal
January 6, 2026
I love you always, Dziadziu. Thank you for a lifetime of unconditional love for me and my children.
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