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m-ruioi nyrrw 'inirii ii M) Jiiams (transrripl. Page A2 Monday, September 7, 1998 WeatherMonday, Sept. 7 Deaths Obituaries Adams resident North Berkshire: Today, mostly cloudy with a good chance of showers or thunderstorms, especially during the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Chance of showers 50 percent. Tonight, mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows near 50. Chance of showers 40 percent. Tuesday, i mostly cloudy and cool with showers likely, especially in the afternoon.

Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 60 percent. Southern Vermont: Today, a mix of sun and clouds with scattered mainly afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a chance of showers.

Lows 45 to 55. Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cool. Highs in the 60s. Extended forecast: Moon phase; Henry Kalisz, 91, Mr Henry J.

Pat Kalisz, 91, of 16 Siara St, Adams, died Saturday afternoon at the Transitional Care Center at North Adams Regional Hospital. He was bom in Grafton, on April 3, 1907, a son of the late John and Mary (Filip) Kalisz and came to Adams as a child and attended St Stanislaus Elementary School. Mr. Kalisz last worked as an assembler and group leader in the power transformer division of the General Electric Pittsfield, retiring in 1972 after 40 years service. Mr.

Kalisz also served for several years with Company of the Massachusetts National Guard in Adams. He was a communciant of St Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, and a member of die St Stanislaus Kostka Society since 1927. He was also a member of the General Electric Quarter Century and Pensioners clubs and the East Hoosac Athletic Association. He is survived by his wife of 66 byears, the former Sophie Leja, who he married on Oct 5, 1931, in St Stanislaus Kostka Church. He is also survived by one son, Henry J.

Kalisz of Williamstown; one daughter, Miss Marcella A Kalisz at home; two sisters, Mrs. Thaddeus (Daisy) Golec and Mrs. William (Victoria) Smith, both of Adams; two grandchildren, John Kalisz of Beilin, N.Y., and Mrs. Mary Boyle of Bronxville, N.Y.; and several by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., in St Stanislaus Kostka Church. Burial will follow in St Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams.

Calling hours are today, 5-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Josephine Levesque A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Josephine Levesque who died Friday morning will be Tuesday, 10 a.m., in Notre Dame des Septr Douleurs Church, Adams, preceded by a prayer service at 9:30 in the McBride Funeral Home, 2-8 Liberty Adams. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday, 5-8 p.m. Anthony II.

Moretti A memorial service for Anthony Henry Moretti, 53, of Williamstown, who died Aug. 23, will be held Sept 26, 3 p.m., at Williamstowns First Congregational Church. Esther M. Tauber A memorial service for Esther M. Tauber, 76, of Williamstown, who died Thursday, will be held on Saturday, Sept 12, at 3 p.m.

in the Thompson Memorial Chapel of Williams College. Joseph N. Vigna Jr. A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Joseph N. Vigna 63, of Adams, who died Sept.

5, will be Wednesday. 10 a.m.. in St Thomas Acquinas Church. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery. Calling hours at the McBride Funeral Home, 2-8, liberty St, Adams, will be Tuesday, 4-7 p.m.

Rose Mary Walczak Funeral services for Rose Mary Walczak will be at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday from the Auge-San Soucie-Simmons Funeral Home, North Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will follow in Clarksburg Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be from 3-5 p.m.

Monday. Loretta Amadon The funeral for Loretta L. Amadon, 74, of Bennington, Vt, will be Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Mahar and Sons Funeral Home, 628 Main Bennington, and then from Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church at noon where the Liturgy of Christian Death and burial will be offered. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, a.m.

Burial will take place in the family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery. Frank H. Bernardo Funeral services for Frank Henry Bernardo, 84, of North Adams, who died Sept. 3, will take place Tuesday, 8:15 a.m., at the Flynn Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, Central Chapels, 74 Marshall North Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Bural at 9 a m. at St.

Francis of Assisi Church, North Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Calling hours at the funeral home are Monday, 4-7 p.m. Marie Cielakie Funeral services for Marie Rose Cielakie, 83, of Fbrt Lauderdale, who died Sept. 3, will take place today, 9 a.m., at the Notre Dame du Sacre Coeur Church, Adams.

There are no calling hours. Elizabeth Foote Funeral services for Elizabeth Fbote of North Adams, who died Sept 4, will be Wednesday, 8:15 a.m., from the Auge-San Soucie-Simmons Funeral Home, North Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St Anthony of Padua Church. The Rev. Daniel J.

OHear, pastor, will officiate. There will be no calling hours. Henry J.Kalisz The funeral for Henry J. Kalisz, 91, of Adams, who died Sept 5, will be held Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from the Auge-Paciorek-Simmoris Funeral Home, Adams, followed Obituaries Elizabeth Foote, North Adams native Lottery roundup Mass. Daily Sunday: 9-7-5-6 Payoffs based on a $1 bet were: Exact Order All four $4,577.

First or last three $641 Any two $55. Any one $5. Anv Order All four $191. First three $107. Last three $107.

Mass. Daily Saturday: 8-0-0-6 Payoffs based on a $1 bet were: Exact Order All four $5,303. Obituary Loretta L. Amadon, Loretta Amadon, 74, wife of Gerald H. Amadon, a longtime resident of Silver Street, Bennington, Vt, died Sunday morning at the Crescent Manor Care Center following a long illness.

-Born in Winooski, Vt, July 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Cecile (Vien) Lanoue. She received her education in Bennington. Mrs. Amadon was a graduate of St Josephs Business College. She also took courses in early childhood development and attended seminars in Montessouri.1M'Jr'm"'w' Mr andMrsop ned-at- SacrecF Heart 'Church in Bennington on Nov.

30, 1946. In earlier years, Mrs. Amadon was employed at Union Carbide Corporation and H.M. Tuttle Company, also at Meyers Coal Company which was located at Bennington Potters. Later, she owned and operated Amadons Nursery School on Silver Street for 26 years.

Mrs. Amadon was a member of Sacred Heart St Francis de Sales Church and was a member of St Annes Society at the church. She also served as Eucharistic Minister, a lector, and was a member of the choir. Mrs. Amadon enjoyed her collectible dolls and knitting.

Survivors include her husband, Gerald H. Amadon of Bennington; Elizabeth A (Cermanara) Fbote, of Windsor Lake Road, North Adams, died Friday evening at North Adams Regional Hospital, shortly after being stricken at home. She was bom in North Adams, a daughter of the late Joseph and CennanararShiBBJowadrby a Liturgy, of Christian was a lifelong resident of the city Burial at 9 am in St Anthony of and attended local schooIs.She was Funeral Home, North Adams, fol- Padua Church. Ttyt Rev. Daniel J.

Joseph N. Vigna, 63, of Adams First or last three $742. Any two $64. Any one $6. Any Order All four $442.

First three $247. Last three $247. Megabucks: 2-10-18-19-20-35 Tri-state: Pick 39-5-3 Pick 49-7-6-0 Tri-State Megabucks 9-13-16-29-33-36, Bonus 6 Powerball8-10-16-26-49 Powerball 40 74, family in area four sons, Dennis Steven and Daniel all of Bennington; Christopher M. of Coral Spring, 11 grandchildren; one great grandson; three sisters, Cecile Hebert of Clarksburg, I Theresa Join of Williamstown,) and Helen Hattat of; two brothers, Eugene I Lanoue of Balston Spa, N.Y., and Theodore Ted Lanoue of' Bennington; nieces, nephews, and i cousins. Mrs.

Amadon was pre-1 deceased by a dughter, Debrat jmadon, and twobpothers and two sisters. Lawrence Lanoue, Edward ahd Irene Chalmers. The funeral will be held at the Mahar and Sons Funeral Home, Tuesday, at 11:30 a.m., with a prayer, and then from Sacred Heart St Francis de Sales Church at noon where the Liturgy of Christian Death and burial will be offered. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, a.m., when the family will be in attendance. Burial will take place in the family lot in Bark Lawn Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Amadon may be made to either the Amadons Scholarship Fund or a church of ones choice through the funeral home, 628 Main Bennington, VT, 05201. Wh a tWorr, excePtion! a graduate of Drury High SdiooL She was a communicant of St Anthony of Padua Church, North Adams. She is survived by her longtime companion, William LaFbuntain, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. Five sisters, Funerals Henry J.

"Pat" Kalisz nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A brother, Walter Kalisz, and, two sisters, Mrs. Stephanie Babcock and Mrs. Sophie Wojcik, are deceased. The funeral will be held Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from the Auge-Paciorek-Simmons Funeral Home, Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., in St Stanislaus Kostka Church, celebrated by Rev.

John C. Chwalek, pastor. Burial will follow in St Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are today, 5-8 p.m.', at the ftmeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the St Stanislaus School Wish List through the funeral home.

Frances Shartrand, Florence Cermanara, Carmella Tassone, Rose Tassone and Mary Libardi, predeceased her Funeral services will be Wednesday, 8:15 a.m., from the Auge-San Soucie-Simmons OHear, pastor, wilfofficiate. There will be no calling hours. Hie family requests the omission of flowers and suggests donations in her memory be made to the North Adams Ambulance Service through the funeral home, 46 N. Church St, 01247. Thomas Welch.

The Flynn Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals was in charge of arrangements. Hearing9Aid fypdaL by Marie P. Moulton, BC-H1S TURN IT DOWN, KIDS! Parents should carefully evaluate how much noise their children are subjected to. Everything from loud toys to loud music has a harmful cumulative effect on hearing, much In the way that sun exposure harms the skin. How prevalent Is the problem of noise-induced hearing toss? Considerthefact that thisoondWon, which begins in childhood, is more common among young adults than obesity, asthma, visual and speech Impairments, mental retardation, epilepsy, and diabetes combined.

Consequently, children may have a better chance than their parents may think of having even a slight hearing loss that can lead to academic, behavioral, and social problems. Fortunately, this chronic condition Is completely preventable. People of al ages should protect their hearing from loud noise and have annual evaluations. At MOULTON'S SPECTACLE SHOPPE, we offer free hearing tests and carry a wide selection of hearing aids and assistive devices. Our staff is dedtated to meeting the needs and comfort of our clients.

The shop has two convenient locations: 1 1SMainSL, North Adams, MA (413-662-2151) and 403 Main St, Bennington, VT (802-442-8002). Medcaid and most major insurance accepted. P.S. Get your children used to wearing earplugs and other protection devices that wfl protect their hearing when mowing the lawn, etc. DiFalco services held Saturday Alrnf anyone be a miptfer earn.

Mr. Joseph N. Vigna 63, of 27 Fbrest Park Adams, died Saturday while vacationing in West Yarmouth, Mass. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Mr.

Vigna, a well-known educator and local sports figure, was bom August 3, 1935, in Adams, son of Stella Sikora Vigna and the late Joseph N. Vigna Sr. He was educated in the Adams public schools, attending the Renfrew Grammar School, C.T. Plunkett Jr. High School and was a graduate of the former Adams Memorial High School, Class of 1954.

Mr. Vigna entered the U.S. Navy and served in the Racific-Asiatic region aboard the CVA 12, U.S.S. Aircraft Carrier Bennington. Upon completion of his sea duty, he entered and received a bachelors degree in education from Springfield College and later a masters degree in education from Westfield State College.

He entered the education field with a position in the Instructional Department of Arms Academy. He subsequently became associated with Adams Cheshire Regional School District where he was a coordinator with the guidance department in the Plunkett School and later with the Hoosac Valley High School guidance department Later, he was chosen to fill the position of principal in the Clarksburg school system and left that system for employment with the Massachusetts Department of Education where he became regional director in the Pittsfield office. Mr. Vigna then went into semi-retirement holding a position as' director of the Southern Berkshire Collaborative in special needs. The High Sheriff of Berkshire County, Carmen C.

Massimiano, sought Mr. Vigna out and installed him as supervisor of the rehabilitation program at the Berkshire County House of Corrections and made him a deputy sheriff. He last vocation was as coordinator of the Berkshire Countv Special Olympics. Joseph N. Vigna Jr.

Mr. Vigna was a member of Notre Dame-St Thomas Parish, Adams Lions Club, the Massachusetts Teachers Association, a former member of the Adams Housing Authority and the towns Selectmans Advisory Committee. He was a three-letter athlete while in high school and later assisted the late coach, Chet Zabek, as coach of the high school teams. He was also varsity basketball coach for several years. Mr.

Vigna was the widower of the former Elaine Bouchard who died July 28, 1996. The couple were married June 16, 1956, in St Thomas Acquinas Church. Besides his mother, Stella Vigna of Williamstown, he is survived by three sons: Stephen of Franklin, and David and Jeffrey Vigna, both of Adams, and a grandson, Matthew Roberts, also of Adams. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, Sept 9, at 10 am, in St Thomas Acquinas Church. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery.

Calling hours at the McBride Funeral Home, 2-8, Liberty Adams, will be Tuesday, 4-7 pm Memorial donations in his memory are suggested to the Berkshire County Special Olympics, 27 Fbrest Park Avenue, Adams, MA, 01220. NORTH ADAMS A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Lucio Antonio Mario DiFhlco, 70, of 351 Main St, North Adams, who died Tuesday, Sept 1, was celebrated Saturday at 10 am at St Anthony of Padua Church by the Rev. Daniel J. OHear, pastor. Thomas Welch was the acolyte.

Diane Maynard was the organist and Margaret Ciepiela was the soloist Mildred Mazzu was the eucharistic minister. The offertory was presented by William M. DiFhlco, son, and Barbara Bentley, daughter. Burial was in the family lot in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Pallbearers were Duane Bentley, son-in-law; Carlo Moruzzi and James Moruzzi, cousins; Louis Graiff, Michael Yannone and The Transcript: Come Home With Us NORTH ADAMS TRANSCRIPT A MediaNews Group Newspaper (USPS 391-940) Published daily except Sundays and Christmas Day from the North Adams Transcript Building, American Legion Drive, North Adams, 01247.

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