Joseph A. Roulier, 90

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Joseph Arthur Roulier, 90, of Adams died Tuesday morning, June 26, 2018, at the Holyoke Soldier's Home.

He was born in Adams on July 17, 1927, a son of the late Eugenor and Corinne (Boisvert) Roulier. He attended Notre Dame Elementary School and graduated from the former Adams High School with the Class of 1945. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the US Navy aboard the USS Colorado from 1945 until 1946, when he was Honorably Discharged as a Seaman First Class. Following his Navy service, Joe attended UMASS, where he received his degree in Civil Engineering in 1950. He worked as a bridge inspector for the Massachusetts Department of Public Works until his retirement in 1988.

He was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams, and was a member of Adams Post 160 American Legion. He and his late wife, Dorothy, traveled extensively and enjoyed wintering in Eustis, Florida. Joe enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, attending Mass, and playing extensive golf throughout Berkshire County. He was a very hard worker, surveyor, and handy man who could fix anything. He was a happy, friendly, and sociable gentleman. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather.

His wife, the former Dorothy H. Rolnick, whom he married on May 19, 1962, died on January 28, 2018.

He is survived by his three sons, Stephen Roulier and his girlfriend, Lori Schick, of Southwick, Mass., David Roulier and his wife, Sharlene, of Framingham, Mass., and Paul Roulier of Rehoboth, Mass.; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Sarah, Brienne, Joshua and Noah; four step-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Thomas, Jayme and Mary; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his three sisters, Irene Cosgrove, Loretta Willis and Jeanne Donahue.

Funeral notice: The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. from the Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. A. Peter Gregory, Pastor Emeritus of St. Charles Church, Pittsfield.  

Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours will be Saturday morning from 9:30 until 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home.  Memorial donations may be made to any charity of your choice.