Stanley W. Haluszka

Stanley W. Haluszka, 94, of West Springfield, formerly of Chicopee, died on November 15, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center, with his devoted daughter at his side. He was born and educated in Chicopee, a son of the late Walter and Sophie (Pyzik) Haluszka. Stanley was a proud veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army Medical Detachment ,55th Field Artillery Battalion. After returning to civilian life, Stanley attained a bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State and a Master’s degree from Springfield College. He had a long career as an industrial arts teacher and eventually retired from the City of Springfield’s Chestnut Junior High School in 1987. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chicopee Chapter 19; The American Legion, Chicopee Falls Post 275; Holy Mother of the Rosary Parish in Chicopee and lifetime member of the former Springfield Turnverein in Agawam. Throughout his long life he stayed physically fit as a member of the YMCA, a student of martial arts and enjoyed fencing at the Turnverein. To relax he loved to read, but most of all he loved to spend time with and brag about his two cherished grandchildren.  He leaves his loving daughter, Mary E. Rosso, her husband James and their children, Kiersten and Nicholas all of Southwick. Besides his parents Stanley was predeceased by his siblings, Norman Haluszka and Helen Fressola. Honoring Stanley’s request, services and burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the DAV, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675-8517. For more information please visit us at www.byronkeenan.com