Westfield: Paul F. Bigos Jr., 84, of Westfield died Sunday at home, surrounde
d by his loving family. He was born in Chicopee on August 2, 1930 the son of the late Paul and Anna (Strycharz) Bigos and was educated in Chicopee schools. Paul was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Paul has lived in Westfield since 1967. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Ted Ondrick’s Constuction Co. of Chicopee for over 50 years retiring in 2001. Paul was a 50 year proud member of Local 98 Operating Engineers. Paul was predeceased by his loving wife Dorothy (Londerville) Bigos in 2002. He is survived by a son, Paul Bigos of Becket, three daughters, Barbara Ruffo and her husband Mike of Russell, Cathy Zinnack and her husband Karl of Montgomery, and Patricia Avery of Westfield. Paul also leaves his thirteen grandchildren, Justin Trzasko , Alisha Bigos, Angela Bedor, Caitlin Bedor, Kristopher Zinnack, Paul Bigos, Rachel Tylinda ,Brianna Bigos, Amber Ruffo, Michael Ruffo, John Ruffo, Thomas Ruffo andJoseph Ruffo, five great grandchildren and his faithful dog, C.C. He was pre-deceased by his siblings Esther Padakula, Florence Cady, Lucien Bigos and Edward Bigos. Funeral services for Paul will be private. Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St., Westfield is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Paul to the Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA, 01104 or the Children’s Miracle Network, c/o Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut St,Springfield, MA,01199. firtionadams.com
