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Beverly A. Blascak

WESTFIELD: Beverly A. “Queen Bee” (Perzanowski) Blascak, 70, a lifelong resident of Westfield, died early Monday morning, September 29, 2014 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born and educated in Westfield, a daughter of the late Edward and Laura (Trzasko) Perzanowski, and was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1962 and Western Mass Hospital Nursing program Class of 1964 where she earned her LPN degree. Beverly was employed for several years on the maternity ward at Noble Hospital and more recently at Western Mass Hospital for many years before her retirement. She was an active member and former 9 year President of the Sons of Erin Women’s Auxiliary and was recognized in 2006 as the “Irish Woman of the Year”. Beverly is survived by her best friend and husband of 47 years, John S. “Jack” Blascak and leaves three loving children, Lori Montovani and her husband David, Lynn A. Blascak and her significant other Thomas Greene, and John E. Blascak and his wife Laura all of Westfield; her sister, Cheryl Balch and her husband James of East Windsor, CT; a sister-in-law, Carol Zimmerman and her husband William of Maryland; and five cherished grandchildren, Ava Montovani, Abigail, Madison, Emmy, Jacob Rix, as well as her four-legged grandchildren Dax& Ducky Blascak. Relatives and friends are welcome to call on Friday evening, October 3rd from 4-7 p.m. at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 625 College Highway, Southwick. A Memorial Service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be private at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Contributions in memory of Beverly may be directed to the Westfield Animal Shelter, 178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA 01085 or to the Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. For more information, please visit www.forastierefuneralhome.com

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