Eleanor M. Wolak

February 7, 1929 - March 4, 2021

Eleanor M. (Leszczynski) Wolak, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4, 2021, with loving family at her side. Born February 7, 1929, daughter of the late John and Alice (Faber) Leszczynski, she was raised in Chicopee and has resided in Springfield for many years. A graduate of Chicopee High School, Class of 1946, Eleanor was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr, and faithfully served her parish as part of the sandwich ministry. She retired from Dow Jones Publishing after more than twenty years of service. Eleanor was devoted to her entire family, both direct and extended. Her best times were spent doting on her grandchildren while still supporting the lives and interests of other family members. She had a great number of friends, many of whom went back to childhood days, and she nurtured those friendships throughout her life. Eleanor was predeceased in 2009 by her beloved husband, Leo J. Wolak; and is survived by her loving children, Marilyn Allard and husband Robert of Springfield, Frank Wolak and wife Ellen of Granville, and Joseph Wolak of Killington, VT; cherished grandchildren, Charles Wolak and wife Elena, Thomas Wolak and Michael Wolak; cherished great-granddaughter, Scarlett; and several adored nieces, nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by her sisters, Ruth Snizek and Dorothy Szukala. Funeral services for Eleanor will be held Wednesday from Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Stanislaus Basilica. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. A walk-through visitation will be Wednesday from 9-9:45AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry, 170 Pendexter Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013.