CHICOPEE – Edward Uszynski, 88, of the Fairview section of Chicopee, was Called Safely Home on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He passed into Eternal Life at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Holyoke on January 18, 1933, the beloved son of the late Edward and Theresa (Pliska) Uszynski. He was raised in Fairview, graduated from Chicopee Vocational High School and had lived in Fairview his entire life. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and obtained the rank of Specialist Fourth Class. He was employed as a Tool Maker at the former F.W. Sickles Company and later at the Super Brush Company, both in Chicopee. He was a communicant of Saint Anne Church in Chicopee. During his leisure time, he enjoyed woodworking and was an avid fisherman. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and his many friends. He leaves his beloved wife and soul mate, Patricia A. (King) Uszynski. They were married on October 1, 1960 at Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield and were blessed with over 60 years of happiness together. He also leaves his three loving children, David J. Uszynski and his wife, Alison, of Hobe Sound, FL and Debra A. Sapouckey and James E. Uszynski and his wife, Marcella, all of Chicopee; his eight cherished grandchildren, Ronald Sapouckey, twins Sarah Sapouckey and her fiancé, Kyle, and Ashley Sapouckey, Rebecca Sapouckey, Abigail and Nicole Uszynski, Nathanial Albright and Brandyn Lacasse; his two cherished great grandsons, Ashton Uszynski and Gabriel Albright; his three dear sisters in law, Beatrice Dauphinais of South Carolina, Mary Girard of Virginia and Barbara Paulin and her husband, James, of Gill; and his many dear nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family members and friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving daughter in law, ShirleyAnn Uszynski who was Called Home on July 24, 2006. A Graveside Committal Service with United States Army Military Honors will be private by invitation at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in South Hadley. There are no visiting hours. His funeral arrangements are entrusted to the St. Pierre-Phaneuf Fairview Chapels, (413-533-3307), 506 Britton Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorial donations be made in his memory to the Special Olympics Massachusetts, 512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. For more details and to leave his family condolence messages, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com