Robert J. Perlak

Robert J. Perlak, 88, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Born February 15, 1936, son of the late Joseph F. and Lena A. (Pajak) Perlak, he was a graduate of Chicopee High School, Class of 1953. Robert continued his education at American International College (AIC), earning a Bachelor’s Degree in 1957, and a Masters Degree in 1973. A US Navy and US Marine Corps veteran, Robert served our country during the Korean War and later during the Persian Gulf War, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel in 1991. He received various service medals during his military career. Robert retired as Assistant Chief Probation Officer of the Superior Court in Hampden County, and was a dedicated parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. He was also a Past Exalted Ruler of the Chicopee Elks Lodge 1849, and a member of the Chicopee Knights of Columbus Elder Council 69. A former director of the Chicopee Co-Operative Bank, he was also the clerk of the Board of Directors of Westbank. Robert greatly enjoyed golfing and was a longtime member of Springfield CC, where he scored two holes-in-one. He and his wife Teresa traveled extensively, visiting sixty-seven countries and six continents. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of sixty years, Teresa A. (Bardzik) Perlak; three loving children, Mary P. Pajak and husband Stephen of Wilbraham, Joseph R. Perlak of VA, and Anthony J. Perlak and wife Andrea of NM; nine cherished grandchildren, Stephanie Firely and husband Christopher and their son Logan, Matthew Pajak and wife AnaMari, Samantha Pajak, Michael Perlak, Anna Perlak, Claire Perlak, James Perlak, and Nathaniel Perlak. He was predeceased by his grandson John Joseph Perlak, and his daughter-in-law Catherine (Grivas) Perlak. Funeral services for Robert will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024 from Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 56 St. Anthony St., Chicopee. Committal service and burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Chicopee. Calling hour Saturday morning from 9:30AM-10:30AM. Memorial contributions in Robert’s name may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Church.

Robert J. Perlak

February 15, 1936 - August 18, 2024

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