WESTFIELD: Bernice T. Morrissey (Zawada), 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was born October 15, 1936 to the late Ignacy and Mary (Novak) Zawada. Bernice was a graduate of Westfield High School. Though she enjoyed her years working at Woronoco Bank in the mortgage department, her most cherished role was being a mother, Babci, great-grandmother, auntie and friend to many.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jiggs. She leaves behind her seven loving children and (17 cherished grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren), Kathleen E. Irr and her husband Frank of Norwich, CT (Michael and Christopher), Donna M. O’Connor and her husband Jim of Westfield (Chelsey and Matthew), Teresa A. Oleksak and her husband Steve of Westfield (Stephen and John), Joanne Viets and her husband Scott of Lewes, DE (Kristina and Jeremy), Patricia E. MacCauley and her husband Jerry of Virgina Beach, VA (Jordan, Abby and Olivia), John A. Morrissey and his wife Mary of Westfield (Brendan and Catherine) and Mary L. Loughrey and her husband Doug of Holyoke (Grace, Martin, Jack and Timothy). Bernie was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Julie, Joe, Walter, Henry, Mary, Helen, Ann, and Sophie.
Her funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Holy Trinity Church at 10AM in Westfield. Burial will be private. Contributions in lieu of flowers in Bernie’s name may be directed to Holy Trinity Church, 335 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. On your next drive, remember to look up and marvel at the beautiful, vast sky, as it always reminded Bernie of God’s presence in our lives. www.firtionadams.com
