Roland Z. Lacroix, age 85, passed away on Feb. 2, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 29, 1930 in Chicopee. He was a son of the late Zepherin and RoseAlba (Boulerice) Lacroix. Roland served in the National Guard in the 104th Infantry. He later worked as a grinding inspector for Moore Drop Forge for 21 years before he retired around 1970. He was a communicant of St Rose de Lima Parish. He was a member of the Tigers Athletic Club and a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Elder Council #69 in Chicopee. He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Evelyn E. (Henault) Lacroix of Chicopee; 1 son, Kenneth Lacroix and his wife Patricia of Belchertown; 2 daughters, Suzanne Raymond and her husband Roger of Chicopee and Janet Paquette of West Springfield; 2 sister-in-laws, Claire and Rita Henault, both of Chicopee; 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his daughter Sharon Lacroix, his sister, Marie-Jean Butman and his sister-in-law, Lucielle Pellissier. All Funeral Services are Private for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.