WESTFIELD – Mary A. (Chistolini) Bazanchuk, 90, (1927-2017) a lifelong Westfield resident, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 21st surrounded by her family after an eight year battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born Maria Angolina Chistolini to Guiseppe Chistolini and Adalina Masciadrelli in the East Mountain section of Westfield. Her life was spent with her husband raising three children and enjoying time at home, her favorite place, being a Nona and making burnt grilled cheeses for her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband John, son Peter, and granddaughter Alicia. Mary is survived by her son Paul Bazanchuk and his wife Teresa O’Hare and daughter Louise (Bazanchuk) Bianchini and her husband Steven. In addition, she leaves 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be Friday morning August 25th at 9AM from the Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10AM at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, all in Westfield. Calling hours are Thursday, August 24th from 4PM to 7PM at the Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street, Westfield, MA.
Mary’s charitable interests were numerous and varied including health, children, and nature preservation. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in Mary’s name to an organization supporting one of those interests.
