Hadley, MA – Alexander C. “Alec” Mokrzecki, 81, of Hadley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Northampton on September 30, 1944, to the late Edward Sr. and Ann (Skawski) Mokrzecky.
A Hopkins Academy graduate, Alec worked on the family tobacco farm until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. He ultimately served in the Marines 1st Reconnaissance Battalion as a medic. As a soldier, Alec saved many lives and took great pride in serving his country. After the war he returned to the farm and, in time, met Michelle Golinski at a Polka dance. They were married on July 5, 1980, and lived in North Hadley where they raised two sons, Alec (Jr.) and David, who worked alongside their father on the farm.
Being a Polish farmer was a point of pride throughout his life. He was also passionate about world history, sports, agriculture and most especially vegetable and tobacco farming. Alec enjoyed fishing, lunches with his brother, caring for animals, and “tours” with his best friend. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans organization and took pleasure in donating to charities such as the Red Cross, Toys for Tots, The Audubon Society and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Alec is survived by his son David and partner Abby Chickering; his brothers, Paul Mokrzecki and fiancé Jean Perrea; Edward Mokrzecky Jr. and partner Richard Grace; his sister Mary Ann Mish and husband Jeff, all of Hadley, as well as his niece, Kristen Mokrzecki; nephews Paul E. and Adam Mokrzecki; and Jeffrey, Bradley and Kyle Mish.
He was predeceased by his wife, Michelle (Golinski) Mokrzecki, and his son, Alec Mokrzecki, losses that both weighed heavily on him. Also, his brothers, Joseph and Philip.
His burial will be private alongside his wife and son in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Hadley, MA. DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED WITH HIS SERVICES.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: Shriners for Children, Western Mass Toys for Tots, the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) or The Holy Rosary Cemetery.
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