Arthur “Art” L. Lapierre, age 88, passed away on August 29, 2020 from the Chicopee Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 6, 1931 in Chicopee, a son of the late Emile C. and Delima (Denoncourt) Lapierre. He shared an unconditional love with his wife of 55 years, Jacqueline (Talbot) Lapierre. Arthur made a career in the Air National Guard and also served in the US Air force. He was a communicant of the former Assumption Parish and more recently of St Rose de Lima Parish. He was a former altar server for Assumption and St Rose de Lima for many years. Arthur was a member of the Alumni Association of the Air National Guard, the former Assumption Drum Corps and a former member of the League of Sacred Heart. He is predeceased by his siblings Normand, Laurent and Raymond Lapierre and Gertrude Labonte. He is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Rose de Lima Church at 11:30 AM. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ewtn.com or to Alzheimers Assoc. www.alz.org For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.