NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Christopher Henry Wondoloski, 76, of North Adams, MA, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center.

He was born in Greenfield, MA, on October 13, 1950, the son of Stanley and Genevieve S. (Winiarski) Wondoloski. He graduated from the former St. Joseph’s High School in North Adams where he met the love of his life, Sharon. Chris earned his bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and his master’s degree in education administration from North Adams State College.

Chris taught biology and other subjects at Drury High School for over 30 years and served as chair of the Science Department. At Drury, he was a mentor to students, fellow teachers, and the community at large. Mr. Wondoloski also coached several athletic teams, including the girls’ basketball and boys’ soccer teams at Drury.

Chris was involved in the North Adams community in many capacities, including as a former coach, local author, public servant serving on local boards and commissions, and member of community organizations such as the North Adams Historical Society. He enjoyed reading, writing, learning, teaching, and handiwork, and was always working on a home maintenance project while thinking of a new story to write. Most importantly, Chris was a devoted family man who earned the cherished title of “Pop Pop.” He was selfless and always made sure that everyone in his family was taken care of.

Chris and Sharon shared a love story that stood the test of time, a bond that began when they were young and remained at the heart of their lives. Chris was 100% Polish, but after traveling to Ireland for the first time, he embraced Sharon’s Irish heritage as his own, adding another chapter to their beautiful story. Together, they also treasured the many memories made with their best friends, Susan and Russel Gilman, whether gathering at their home during the Fall Foliage Day Parade or dancing the night away at Beacon Street. These friendships, traditions, and shared moments were woven into the love story Chris and Sharon built together, one that will live on in the hearts of all who knew them.

His wife, Sharon Marie (Mulcahy) Wondoloski, died on June 13, 2020. They were married on January 17, 1970. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer L. Peterson, of Readsboro, VT, and his son, Christopher R. Wondoloski (Maureen), of Collinsville, CT. He also leaves four grandchildren: Daelyn Peterson, Thomas Peterson, Meredith Wondoloski, and Tate Wondoloski; as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Thomas D. Peterson, and his siblings, Judith Cheesbro, James Wondoloski, and Anthony Wondoloski.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that the community enjoy Chris’s literary works, his Ginger O’Leary mystery novels, edited by his good friends Butch and Patty Prenguber and available on Amazon. All proceeds will be donated to the Friends of the North Adams Public Library.

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