Stephen B. Giroux, 64
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Stephen Brooks "Hurricane" Giroux, 64, of North Adams died Friday, July 31, 2015, at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsield.
Born in North Adams on March 15, 1951, son of Ruth Rose Brooks Giroux of Bennington, Vt., and the late Leonard Milton Giroux, he attended local schools and graduated from McCann Technical School.
He served in the Massachusetts National Guard.
Mr. Giroux was last employed by Garda Armored Car Co. Before that, he worked at the former General Electric Co. for 24 years, until his retirement.
He enjoyed woodworking.
Besides his mother, he leaves his wife, the former Kathleen Martin, whom he married on Nov. 3, 1972; a
daughter, Cheryl Phillips of McGuire AFB, N.J.; a son, Robert A. Giroux of North Adams; his brother, Leonard M. Giroux Jr. of Bennington, Vt.; two grandchildren, Michael Stephen Phillips and Brittany Lynn Phillips; his mother-in-law, Shirley Martin of North Adams; his brother-in-law, Allen W. Martin of Arizona, and his niece, Alyssa M. Giroux.
He was predeceased by his brother, Timothy R. Giroux.
FUNERAL NOTICE — The funeral for Mr. Giroux will be Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at 11 a.m. from Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery.
Calling hours will be Thursday, Aug. 6, from 4 to 7 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society or the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter in care of the funeral home.