Alfreda L. (Grocki) Nowak, lifelong resident of Chicopee more recently of Wayland, MA passed away on Feb 3, 2018. She was the daughter of the late former Chicopee Mayor Walter M and Lucy A (Jamroz) Grocki. Her husband Joseph A. Nowak predeceased her. She leaves two children Mark and Melinda and there spouses; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was predeceased by her brother Walter and sister Barbara. She also leaves numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Alfreda was a graduate of Chicopee High School and Bay Path College. Alfreda served on many community service and volunteer board of directors. A Funeral Service will be held on Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Basilica in Chicopee. Calling Hours will be held on the morning of the service from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Kozikowski Funeral Home 565 Front St. Chicopee, MA. Grise Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Care Group Parmenter, One Arsenal Market Place, Watertown, MA 02472.