Edward A. Luiz, 94, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021. Son of the late Antonio and Mary (Razeres) Luiz, Edward was born in Chicopee on February 3, 1927. A lifelong Chicopee resident, he proudly served his country as a member of the U.S Army during World War II and went on to work, for many years as a mechanical engineer for Grumman Aircraft, Hamilton-Standard and Kollmorgan Corp. He was a member of Holy Name Parish in Chicopee. Edward was also an avid archery enthusiast and longtime board member of the Chicopee Rod and Gun Club, serving as the club’s secretary.
Edward is survived by his son Thomas A. Luiz and his partner Michele Gilrein of Ludlow. Sadly he was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth (Janelle) Luiz in 1965.
Visiting hours for Edward will be Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA. A service at the funeral home will be held at 11:00 AM followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery in Chicopee.
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Visiting hours for Edward will be Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA.
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Time: 11:00 am
Funeral Services for Edward will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Chicopee, MA.
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The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.