WESTFIELD – Joseph V. Gogal, 89, died Thursday, January 23, 2014 in a local nursing home. He was born in Westfield on February 14, 1924 to the late George and Bernice (Wojniak) Gogol.Joe was a lifelong resident of Westfield and attended local schools. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran serving in the First Calvary Division. Joe was a truck driver for Westfield Box Co., worked at Stevens Paper Mill and Jen-Coat. He also enjoyed working on the family farm.
He was predeceased by his wife, Norma (Bishop) Gogal on September 22, 2013. He leaves his children, Richard J. Gogal of Westfield, Donald R. Gogal of Montgomery and Scott Gogol of Huntington. He also leaves his grandchildren, Nathaniel, Matthew, Shawna and Jacob and a great-granddaughter, Makala.
The funeral and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made to the Jacob Gogal Trust Fund, c/o Berkshire Bank, 31 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085. Firtion-Adams Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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