WESTFIELD: Joseph V Swikalus, 85, passed away Saturday September 13, 2014 in a local nursing home. Born in Westfield on March 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Walter and Anna Swikalus. A lifelong resident of Westfield, Joe was educated in local schools and was a graduate of the Westfield Trade School. He was a communicant of St Peter and St Casimir Church. Joe worked at Old Colony Envelope in Westfield for over 30 years until his retirement. After his retirement, he was owner and operator of Swikalus Power Equipment in Westfield. Joe was also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Eastern States Exposition.
Joe leaves his beloved wife of 60 years, Cecile (Klekotka) Swikalus; a sister Anna Dalikas of Westfield; a brother-in-law Robert Klekotka and his wife Ann of South Hadley; along with many nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by a sister Antoinette Thibault and a brother William Swikalus.
The funeral for Joe will be Wednesday September 17, 2014 at 9:30 am from the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main St (Rt 20) with a mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in St Peter and St Casimir Church, State St. Burial will follow in St Mary’s Cemetery, all in Westfield. There are no calling hours.
