Walter J. Pietras, Jr.

February 27, 1940 - May 5, 2016

Walter J. Pietras, Jr., 76, passed away at home on Thursday, May 5, 2016, with his loving family at his side. Born on February 27, 1940, son of the late Walter J. Sr. and Jennie E. (Kowalczyk) Pietras, he proudly served his country in the US Army, actively with the 26th Artillery Unit, and for twenty-five years, in the Army Reserves. Walter retired from the US Postal Service after many years of service. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Besides his parents, Walter was predeceased by his sister, Patricia. He is survived by his loving sisters, Margaret, Jane, Christine, Cynthia and Sandra, and brothers, Ronald, Richard, Kenneth, Steven and David; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to committal services with Military Honors for Walter on Thursday at 1PM in the chapel of the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main St., Agawam. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4-7PM at Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee.