WESTFIELD – James Paul Blascak, 72, died Monday, January 27, 2014 in Noble Hospital, surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Westfield on October 4, 1941 to the late George and Sophie (Janisieski) Blascak.He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Westfield Trade School in 1961. He worked at Columbia Mfg. Co. and Micro Abrasives. He was a parishioner of St. Peter’s and St. Casimir Parish. He enjoyed coaching, was a passionate NASCAR fan and was part of Riverside Racing. He was an avid hockey, baseball and football fan.
James leaves his wife of 39 years, Margaret (Crane) Blascak; his children, Melissa Finley and her husband Paul of Agawam, Jim Blascak and his wife Jenessa of Westfield and Paul Blascak and his wife Katherine Zelko of North Granby, CT. He also leaves his grandchildren, Dominik and Markus Blascak, 11 nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother George Blascak.
The funeral will be held on Friday, January 31st at 9:00 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Burial will be held at a later date at the family’s request. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westfield Parks & Recreation Department Scholarship Fund, 4 Holcomb Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
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