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John Pirog Obituary
1941 - 2023
Chicopee
John D. Pirog, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Born May 3, 1941, son of the late Max and Anita (Laframboise) Pirog, he was a Chicopee High School graduate, Class of 1958. John retired after a thirty-four year career as a US Postal Service mail carrier, working from the Chicopee Post Office. An avid sports fan, especially of his Boston teams, John loved his family above all else. He also enjoyed gardening, playing pitch, and trips to the beach. John is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Gail A. (Bousquet) Pirog; his five loving children, Brian Pirog and wife Norma, Mark Pirog and wife Susan, Lisa Midura and David Amlaw, Kimberly Rivera and husband Ab, and Jennifer Dort and husband Rick; thirteen cherished grandchildren, Allison, Desiree, Zachary, Mandy, Donnelle, Jeff, Tyler, Garrett, Jake, Ashley, Brennan, Rachel, and his late beloved grandson, Logan; three treasured great-grandchildren, Daxton, Lily, and Emma; brother, David Pirog; and caring in-laws, nieces and nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, AJ Midura; siblings, Linda Leydon, Regina Thurman, and Paul Pirog. Funeral services for John will be held Wednesday from Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in St. Rose de Lima Church, Grattan St., Chicopee. Burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery will be held privately for family at a later date. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-7PM, and Wednesday from 9-10:15AM. Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. kozikowskifuneralhome.com
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Darlene Mercure
December 8, 2024
Uncle John,
We miss you so very much, and all your wonderful bear hugs.
Merry Christmas up in heaven with Logan, AJ and your family members.
Love Always,
Blair & Darlene xoxoxo
Joanne C Boucher
December 19, 2023
I know Gail from working for the City. Then John became our letter carrier for City Hall. Every once in awhile he would come into our office singing and of course I had to join in. We knew all the same song's and one of the girl's would say, "Ok you two song bird's". He would laugh and say, " I guess they don't like our singing". He was always upbeat and such a nice guy. It seems like I just ran into John and Gail coming out of Macy's as I was going in. My Deepest Sympathy to you Gail and your family. Rest in Peace John. Hope you have a song for me when it's my time to enter the Pearly Gate's.
George Pirog
December 16, 2023
Dear Gail and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my cousin John. He was a wonderful person who deeply loved you and his family. I am happy to have helped you start your married life together as a ring bearer in your wedding when I was 5 years old. I feel so blessed that my sister Marcy and I were able to visit with you and John recently on our first trip home to Massachusetts together in over 12 years. We had an amazing time and were very thankful to have had the chance to enjoy your company. John and you were an amazing, loving, dedicated couple who were as much in love as you were over 62 years ago. That is truly inspiring and admirable. I hope you find comfort in knowing how much he loved you and how much he touched the lives of others. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Your cousin in law,
George Pirog
Sue (Gallagher) Skibinski
December 15, 2023
Dear Gail and Family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Know that you´re in our prayers.
With love, Sue and Bob Skibinski
Cindy Valentine
December 15, 2023
Gail & family:
Got to know John as my letter carrier of many years. We became fast friends as he and I shared a love of humor. He was such a kind, friendly, and humble man. Later we realized a connection through my Aunt. So honored to be a small part of your lives. Rest in peace John. Gail, you are being held in my prayers as you grieve your beloved.
Cindy Valentine
Paul Glantz
December 15, 2023
Condolences to the family
Vern and Lois Pare
December 15, 2023
Gail and family. Our thought and prayers are with you. We´re so glad we got to play cards before we left. John will be so missed. Gail try to be strong...We love you.
Gail and Tom Watson
December 15, 2023
John was a high school classmate. We saw him at a reunion just a few months ago. Sending our most sincere sympathy to the Pirog and the Niziankiewicz families, and especially to the lovely Gail Pirog, who always has brightened every room she entered.
Ashley Midura
December 14, 2023
The best grandpa a child could ask for. I´ll miss you so very much Grandpa
Kevin & kay Barbieri
December 14, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pirog family in this difficult time.
Chuck Langone
December 14, 2023
Rest in peace John I will never forget the times we had at the Chicopee Post Office
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