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Arlene "Dede" Gregalis

1934 - 2017

Arlene "Dede" Gregalis obituary, 1934-2017, Adams, MA

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Paciorek Funeral Home

13 Hoosac St

Adams, Massachusetts

Arlene Gregalis Obituary

Mrs. Arlene "Dede" (Scarbo) Gregalis, 82, of Adams, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at her home.

She was born in North Adams on November 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia (Siciliano) Scarbo. She attended schools in North Adams and graduated from the former St. Joseph's High School.

She last worked for the former South Adams Savings Bank on Park St. in Adams for many years until retiring. Earlier she had worked for the former Sprague Electric Co., North Adams.

She was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. She was a former member of the Adams Senior Citizens.

Her husband, John J. Gregalis, whom she married on August 10, 1957, died on October 9, 2014. They are celebrating 60 years of marriage together in Heaven.

She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Fisher and Julie Gregalis, both of Adams; four grandchildren, Amy Fisher and her fianc Matthew Paget, Nicholas Fisher and Tyler and Chelsea Lefebvre; and by her five sisters, Lorraine Smith, Cecilia "Cheche" Kozik, Marie "Mimi" Harpin, Judy King and her husband Bill and Nancy Gagne.

SERVICES: The funeral will be held on Saturday, August 12, at 9:00 A.M. from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor.

Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams.

Calling hours are today, Friday, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 108 Summer St., Adams, MA 01220 or to the Adams Ambulance Service, 185 Columbia St., Adams, MA 01220.

To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Star-Telegram on Aug. 11, 2017.

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Ellen Mach

August 17, 2017

Dede was always cheerful and friendly. She will be missed. We are sorry for your loss. Ellen and Poncho

August 16, 2017

To all of DeDe's family,

I only knew her as my roommate at the commons--I saw she was a strong woman and I am so sorry to hear of her passing away. You all were so kind to me and it is with sympathy and caring that I am thinking of all of you.
with deepest condolences,
Judy Brolin

Judith Turgeon

August 15, 2017

Dear Cousins: Lorraine, CheChe, Mimi, Judy and Nancy
I was so sadden to hear the news about DeDe's passing. I was in Texas and just returned home on the 14th. My friend called me while I was awaiting my flight home to tell me the news. So sorry I was not here but want you all to know your all in my thoughts and prayers.

ann griswold

August 13, 2017

cheche and all family we are thinking of you. sue and julie as well.

August 13, 2017

our deepest sympathy to Julie and all her family on the loss of her sweet mother.
With hugs and more hugs gary and bernice

Janice Wright

August 12, 2017

Nancy,
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your sisters and Deeds!s family .

Holly Norris (Smith)

August 12, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family. I will always cherish the beautiful memories I have of my aunt Dede when I was growing up. Wishing the family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Wendy Brennan

August 11, 2017

My deepest condolences to my Aunt Dede's daughters. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Wendy Brennan
cousin

August 11, 2017

My condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is sorrow moment that it can't be described but knowing that our God have them in his memory because they are precious at his eyes give us comfort. Psalms 116:15

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Paciorek Funeral Home

13 Hoosac St, Adams, MA 01220

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13 Hoosac St, Adams, MA 01220

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