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Walter Rohan Obituary
1948 - 2026
CHICOPEE
Walter B. Rohan, 77, of Chicopee, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
He was born on September 12, 1948, in Chicopee and was the son of Adella J. (Gruszkos) Rohan Strycharz and Edward Strycharz. Walter was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was a maintenance engineer for the U.S. Postal Service before his well-deserved retirement and enjoyed spending time in Reno, Nevada.
Walter was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Knights of Columbus Council 69, American Legion Post 420, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the Tigers Athletic Club.
He is survived by his son, Eric Rohan and his fiancée, Julie, of Easthampton; his daughter, Marcie Rohan of Enfield; his longtime companion, Simone; his brother, Edward Strycharz and his wife, Linda, of Florida; his three grandchildren, Lennox, Liam, and Stella; his very close cousin, Billy Gruszkos; along with many friends of and extended family. He was predeceased by his sister, Christine Rivela.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home, 69 East Street, Chicopee, from 3-6pm. Family and friends are welcome to attend a funeral home service on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 12 noon. Burial will follow at St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
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JF
February 8, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Zarek
February 4, 2026
Mike and Maryann Zarek from Attleboro spent many weekends at Eddie and Dels years ago ai dont know if you remember us but I knew your father for a long time lost my wife this past August I'm very sorry to hear of your loss may God have Mercy on his Soul.
Dan O'Reilly
February 3, 2026
My condolences to Simone and the Rohan family. Wally will be sorely missed. A giant loss to us all.
Patty Cabey
February 3, 2026
Simone,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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Donna Lacas
February 2, 2026
Sorry for your loss. Wally was a good friend and he will be missed . Rest in peace.
Chuck Ainsworth
February 2, 2026
Condolences to the Rohan family . I got to work for Walter many times in the GMF he truly was one of the good guys . He always had a smile and took care of the people that worked on his many projects. RIP
LaDuke Family
February 2, 2026
Our condolences to Simone and the family, sorry we are unable to attend the services.
The LaDukes
Gary Lareau
February 1, 2026
Simone,Erik,Marcie, So sad to read about wally passing away, I ran into wally a short time ago, he was his usual low key, happy go lucky self. Good friend, will miss him. My deepest condolences.
Bill Scott
February 1, 2026
Simone Deb & I are so sorry to hear of Walters passing. It was always a fun time when Wally called Bingo at the Legion, he will be missed by many RIP old friend
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