Caroline A. Kuczynski

Caroline A. Kuczynski, 97, of Easthampton, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1927, in Northampton to the late Josef and Helen (Laskowski) Okolo. Caroline was raised on her family’s farm in Northampton. She graduated from Northampton High School in 1944 and from Northampton Commercial College in 1946. She worked as a legal secretary until her retirement in 1988. Fluent in Polish, she assisted many immigrants with Polish English translations. Caroline was a loving wife, mother, and babci. She met her husband, Casimir, at a polka dance at Mountain Park. They married in 1952 and spent almost 50 years together until he predeceased her in 2002. Together, they maintained many Polish traditions and enjoyed world travel. She also loved cooking for her family and being a bingo volunteer at the former St. John Cantius Church. Caroline and Casimir were instrumental in organizing the first Polish Heritage Parade in Northampton in 1989, which is still held annually. She was a member of the Polish National Alliance (PNA) Lodge 1168 and Council 82, the latter of which awarded her the title of Woman of the Year in 2006. Caroline leaves a son, Tom Kuczynski and his wife Pam of Southampton, and two daughters, Chris Majewski and her companion Roy Seidell of Easthampton and Carol Landry and her husband Jim of Florence. Babci will also be missed by her four grandchildren, Tina Atallah, Cheryl Boucakis, Joe Kuczynski and Becky Hage, as well as six great-grandchildren. Caroline also leaves a sister, Grace Niedal of Florence, and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband Casimir, she was predeceased by her siblings, Joseph Okolo, Chester Okolo, Blanche Woloss, and Julie Nietupski. A calling hour will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 9AM-10AM at the Our Lady of the Valley Church, 33 Adams St., Easthampton, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10AM. Burial will immediately follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Northampton. DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED WITH HER SERVICES. Donations in Caroline’s memory may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515. For more information, or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com.

Caroline A. Kuczynski

March 13, 1927 - August 12, 2024