Milton J. Holmes, 90, passed away at Noble Hospital on Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was born in Westfield to the late Fred and Augusta (Johnson) Holmes and was a graduate of Westfield High School. He was the owner and proprietor of Milts Food Town for many years and was the manager of the meat department at Silver Street Superette. Milt served his country with the United States Navy from 1944-1946 during WWII and attained the rank of Fireman 2nd Class. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Helen M. (Burek) Holmes, a daughter, Cheryl Kidrick and a brother Roswell Holmes. Milt is survived by his daughter Karen Majeski and her husband Paul of Waterford, CT, son-in-law Robert Kidrick of Westfield and six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Milt’s funeral will be held on Friday with a Funeral Home Service at 11 AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield followed by a burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield. Visiting hours will precede the service from 9:30-11AM in the funeral home. Donations in lieu of flowers may be directed to St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church, 73 Main St. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com
