Camilla L. Mendrala

October 19, 1924 - May 1, 2012

CHICOPEE-- Camilla L. (Kozikowski) Mendrala, 87, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Willimansett Center West. Born on October 19, 1924, daughter of the late Dominick and Frances (Sitnik) Kozikowski, she was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr. Camilla was a past member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the William Davitt VFW Post 625 of Chicopee. She was predeceased in 1989 by her beloved husband, Edward J. Mendrala. Camilla is survived by her loving daughters, Pamella A. Bonafilia and her husband Ronald of Chicopee, and Karen E. Leduc and her husband Robert of Springfield; cherished granddaughter, Katie A. Bonafilia of Chicopee; sister Albina Falkowski and her husband Leon of Enfield, CT; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Camilla will be held Saturday at 7:30 AM from the Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 8:30 AM in St. Stanislaus Basilica. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 4-7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activity Fund of Willimansett Center West, 546 Chicopee St., Chicopee, MA 01013.