Evelyn Samson

October 14, 1929 - February 24, 2018

Evelyn (Kurdziel) Samson, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Born October 14, 1929, daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Wos) Kurdziel, she was a lifelong Chicopee resident. Evelyn was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr, and a member of its Rosary Society. She was employed at US Envelope for many years, and then worked in the deli at Fruit Fair Supermarket. Evelyn loved her family and their times together. She was a devoted gardener, providing beautiful flowers to be enjoyed by all. Evelyn was predeceased in 1998 by her beloved husband, Roger L. Samson, and is survived by her loving son, Derick Samson and wife Donna of Chicopee; cherished grandchildren, Andrea Samson and Stephen Samson of Chicopee; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Fr. Edward Kurdziel, OFM Conv., John Kurdziel, Stella Stezko, Sophie Kurdziel, Bertha Bresnahan, Nellie Dudek, and infants, Francis and Joseph. Funeral services for Evelyn will be held Friday 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. Calling hours are Friday from 8:30-9:45AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Stanislaus School Education Fund, 534 Front St., Chicopee, MA 01013.