Frederick Kolodziej
Easthampton, MA – Frederick R. Kolodziej, 90, of 40 Division Street,
Easthampton, died peacefully in the early morning hours of September
18, 2025. He was born in Adams MA on Sept. 14, 1935, the son of Henry
and Celia (Pliska) Kolodziej. At the age of 2 he was sent to the New
England Peabody Home for Crippled Children in Newton MA, where he
lived until the age of 14. At that time he returned home to Adams to
live with his family. He moved to Easthampton MA in 1955 to start a
career in manufacturing, where he worked until his retirement. His
last position was a machine operator at Tubed Products.
He was a musician and member of several bands over the years,
including the Northern Lights and Freddy Cole and The Cadillac
Cowboys. They were well known in the area, and Northern Lights had a
record that hit the charts. He also enjoyed sports, and was an avid
Patriots and Red Sox Fan. He loved snowmobiling with his family, and
was a long term member of The Burgy Bullets and later the Goshen
Highlanders.
He leaves his 2 sons and their wives; Jeffrey and his wife Johanna of
Westhampton, and Timothy and his wife Dawn of Stafford Springs CT . He
leaves one brother; Robert Kolodziej of CT. He leaves a step-son Aaron
Hayes of Southampton, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. He and his wife Jackie loved cats, and had many
over the years. He leaves his beloved cat Skeeter.
He is predeceased by his son Steven, and grandson Steven, his wife
Jacqueline, his 1st wife Mary, and siblings Raymond, Loretta, Dorothy,
and Charles (killed in action during WWII).
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dakin Animal
Shelter, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA. 01105
Calling hours for Frederick will be held on Thursday, September 25th
from 4-6pm followed by concluding prayer service at 6pm, at the Graham
Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 18 Adams Street in Easthampton. The
Burial will be private. For online condolences, please visit
rwgrahamfuneralhome.com