Monica Dziadzio, 95

ADAMS, Mass. — The family of Monica “Minnie” Dziadzio regretfully announces that she passed away on December 9, 2017, at the age of 95.

Monica was born on February 16, 1922, in Adams, the daughter of Jan and Mary Adamczyk. She grew up in a large family in the Polish American section of town. She attended St Stanislaus School and was a communicant of St Stanislaus Church her entire life.

After graduation from St Stan’s, Monica worked in the Berkshire Mills in Adams. She was active in the St Stan’s Society, where she met her husband Stanley in 1946. They were excellent Polka dancers and attended dances that used to be held at the St Stan’s Hall. Monica and Stanley married on June 7, 1947, at St Stan’s Church.

After her first child Chris was born, Monica worked “mother’s hours” at Sprague Electric in North Adams. After a brief stint at Wall Streeter, she began working at GE in Pittsfield in 1964, retiring in 1984. She and her husband enjoyed traveling, attended Polka dances all over New England, and were active with the Adams Seniors Club and St Stan’s Church. Monica was happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends.

Monica is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Stanley; her parents Jan and Mary; her brothers Frank and Walter Adamczyk; and her sisters Stella Zieminski, Jane Jozefiak and Helen Morawiec. 

Her brother Edmund “Bucky” Adamczyk and his wife Joan survive her. She is also survived by her daughters Chris and Marie Dziadzio of Adams; a son, Michael and his wife Angie of Enfield Conn.; her granddaughters Lisa Snow and her husband Chris of Enfield and Heather Petrone and husband Robert of Enfield; great-grandchildren Zachary, Joshua and Julia Snow, and Isabella and Eli Petrone; and several nieces and nephews.

A special thank you goes out to nieces Barbara Racine and Joan Scott.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers she had both when she was at home and also at Williamstown Commons. Their caring concern and tenderness was a source of comfort and strength.

Funeral notice: The funeral will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. from the Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac  St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery.

Calling hours are Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:30 at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to St. Stanislaus School, 108 Summer St. Adams, MA 01220,  or to any charity of your choice.