WESTFIELD – Edward J. Haracz, 66, a lifelong resident of Westfield, died early Tuesday morning, December 10, 2013 at the Governor’s Center of Westfield, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and educated in Westfield, a son of Jessie (Szuba) Haracz of Southwick, and the late Stanley Haracz.Ed was a graduate of Westfield Vocational High School Class of 1965 and was employed for over 24 years as an engineer at Covanta of West Springfield, until his retirement in January of 2013. He was an avid golfer and former longtime member and employee of Southwick Golf & Country Club as well as an avid fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox teams.
Besides his mother he leaves four loving children; Michael E. Haracz of Granville, Andrea D. York and her husband Bill of Southampton, Joseph A. Haracz with whom he made his home in Westfield, and Ashley P. Trujillo and her husband Joseph serving with the USAF stationed at Lakenheath Base, London, England; a brother, Stanley Haracz and his wife Roberta, and his sister, Mary Deveno and her husband John all of Westfield; two grandchildren, Brooke and Ashton York; and his former wives, Kathy (Courtemanche) Gagnon of Vernon, and Lisa (Soucie) Mercier of Westfield; as well several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Frances Leduc.
His funeral will be held on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday afternoon and evening at the funeral home from 4:00-7:00 p.m. For more information, please visit us at:
