WESTFIELD – Jean F. Wojcek, 90, (1929-2019) passed away on May 20, 2019 in Melbourne Florida. She was born in Westfield to the late William and Molly Yelinek. Jean once ran the bulls in Spain and had a great tim
e with the Spanish locals. Jean also rode a camel in Africa although she did not want to go too far as the camel had a terrible smell. She then went to visit Fatima, Portugal. This marks the spot where the Virgin Mary appeared in 1917. Jean insisted she stay in the convent on-site and sat through Latin masses and enjoyed the company of orphan children that were part of the convent. Jean was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Church and attended St. Mary’s school through 10th grade and graduated from Westfield High in 1947. She then went on to Sisters of Providence Nursing school where she attained her RN pin. Jean was a RN nurse for over 65 years. She was a delegate for the Massachusetts Republican Party. Although Jean was shy, she had a very good singing voice and would perform where anyone would let her.
Predeceased by Edward J. Wojcek, Nov 2017, Sons Bruce E. Wojcek, Jul 2000 leaving his wife Linda. Gary J. Wojcek, Feb 2002 leaving his wife Elizabeth (Betty). Her nephew William Yelinek, Jr. (Billy) Jun 2016. She is survived by her brother William (Roger) Yelinek and his wife Linda, of Monson MA. Her nephew Richard and his wife Michelle and grandniece. Her children, Debra J. Cole and husband Jeff of Melbourne, FL, Diane W. Johnson and her husband Robert of Southwick, MA. Brian J. Wojcek and his wife Renee of Davenport, FL. Karen A. DePaulo and her husband Ken of Dunkirk, MD. She had seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Her son Gary’s remains will also be buried with her. A Service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery on June 28th at 1100 and a reception following the service at Sons of Erin at 1230.
