CHICOPEE – Pearl S. (Mercier) Zazyczny, 90, of Chicopee, left this earth peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 surrounded by her devoted family. She is now by the side of her late husband, Frank. Pearl was fondly raised by her late parents Albert and Yvonne (McLean) Mercier. She grew up in the Willimansett section of Chicopee, but spent many wonderful days as a youth on the family farm in Canada. Pearl was a 1954 graduate of Chicopee High School where she was fondly known as “Best Dressed.” A simple twist of fate connected admiring glances with an Air Force Airman named Frank, who would soon be her husband and love of her life. They tied the knot in 1956 and lived in holy matrimony for over 68 years. Her early work career included Sal’s Clothing Store in Holyoke and New England Telephone. She slipped away from the working world for the more rewarding life path of staying home to raise her two precious children. Pearl was an avid downhill and cross country skier. She was a former member of the Mt. Tom Ski Club. In her early years she loved to hike, ice skate and enjoyed hot air balloon rides. Pearl was an avid reader and most days you would catch her with a library book in her hand. Adventure was Pearl’s middle name. Pearl and her husband, Frank traveled extensively around the world and within the United States by air, land and sea. Together they explored 28 different countries, sailed the seas on eight ocean cruises and steamed down two Mississippi River excursions. Pearl had a fondness for the beautiful states of Vermont and Maine. She co-hosted an annual family summer vacation along the shores of the tranquil Lake Dunmore in Vermont for many years with her husband Frank. They watched glorious sunsets together on their annual fall retreat to Ogunquit, Maine. Their house on Longwood Drive was the family hub for most special occasions. During the Polish family weddings, they would twirl around the dance floor with legs kicking to uplifting polka music, being admired by all. Pearl was devoted to her Catholic faith and believed strongly in the power of prayer. No matter where Pearl woke, she began her day in solitude and quiet benediction. She and her husband Frank were active members of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Chicopee for 51 years. After the church closed this thriving parish, they became members of the Saint Anne’s Church in Chicopee. Pearl was a member of The Association of Marian Helpers in Stockbridge , MA. Pearl’s benevolent nature shined over the family when anyone was troubled. This was particularly true when she provided care and support to her husband Frank when his health declined. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were always the center of her life. Pearl leaves behind her two loving children, Donna M. Montemagni (Kevin) and John F. Zazyczny (Victoria); her five grandchildren, Anthony Montemagni (Julee), Stephen Montemagni (Leigh), Alison Montemagni and her fiancé Chris, Sarah Zazyczny and her fiancé Jeff, and Laura Zazyczny; her three great grandchildren, Davison, Lily, and Bella; and many nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, Pearl was predeceased by her husband Frank and her sister Claire Bradlinski and her husband Ted. The family pays tribute to The Arbors in Chicopee for being loving caretakers for Pearl and Baystate Medical Hospice/CMO for their compassion and care they provided Pearl. Her Funeral will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026 beginning at the St. Pierre-Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, (413-532-9806), 13 Dale Street, Chicopee, MA 01020, (funeral home will open at 8:30 a.m.), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Anne Church, 30 College Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her Burial will follow the Mass at Sainte Rose Cemetery, 49 Olsen Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, October 5, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. before Mass. The parking lot and main entrance of the funeral home are located in the rear at 20 Lafayette Street, Chicopee, MA 01020. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Pearl’s memory to the Friends of the Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013. For more details and to leave her family condolence messages, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com