CHICOPEE – Francis A. “Frank” Naginewicz, 73, a longtime resident of the Fairview section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He passed into Eternal Life at the Willimansett Center West in Chicopee surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Holyoke on May 5, 1946, a beloved son of the late, John J. and Sophie S. (Zawlocka) Naginewicz. He was raised in Fairview, attended local schools and later lived in South Hadley before moving back to Fairview where he lived for the remainder of his life. He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works in South Hadley. Frank was an avid Red Sox fan and during his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, attending the Westover Air Show and family vacations in Old Lyme, Connecticut. He was a member of the Fairview Council 4044 Knights of Columbus and a member of the former Fairview Boys Club where during his youth, won the Golden Gloves Boxing Championship. He leaves his beloved wife and soul mate, Joyce A. (Cote) Naginewicz. They were married on November 23, 1967 at Saint Anne Church in Chicopee and were blessed with over 52 years of happiness together. He also leaves his two loving daughters, Kimberly A. Duval and her husband, Paul and Brenda J. Naginewicz, all of Chicopee; his dear brother, Robert Naginewicz of Chicopee; his dear sister, Elaine Ciarcia and her husband, Jerry, of Port Charlotte, FL, his two dear brothers-in-law, Gerald Cote and his companion, Sandy and Roy Cote and his wife, Karen, all of Belchertown; his former sister-in-law, Gale Cook of Chicopee; and his many dear nephews, nieces, cousins, numerous friends and extended members of the Naginewicz and Cote families. A private burial will be held at the convenience of his family. There are no visiting hours at the St. Pierre – Phaneuf Fairview Chapels, (413-533-3307), 506 Britton Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. For more details, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com