Gilbert J. Sherman

June 11, 1943 - February 9, 2022
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Gilbert J. Sherman, 78, of Wilbraham, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  Son of the late Judson and Estelle (Couture) Sherman, he was born in Chicopee on June 11, 1943.  Upon graduating from Chicopee High School, Gilbert joined the Barron’s Weekly division of Dow Jones, retiring as the Chief Statistician.  While working at Barron’s he earned both his B.S. and MBA from AIC.  Active in many community organizations, Gilbert served as President of both Council # 62 and Lodge 711 of the Polish National Alliance.  He was President and an active, hands-on volunteer at Camp Stanica and taught faith formation at St. Catherine of Siena Parish for many years.

Gilbert is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years Teresa (Struziak) Sherman; his daughter Gayle Sherman and sons Rev. Scott Sherman (Bridget) and Greg Sherman (Linda); his brother Dennis Sherman (Sandra) and sisters Donna Neumann (Barry) and Rochelle Settembre (Gary).  He also leaves his 7 beloved grandchildren David and Natalie Ricardo, Sarah, Rebekah, Patrick, Matthew and Alexa Sherman and sister-in-law Debbie McKinnon.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Douglas Sherman.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Liturgy of Christian Burial for Gilbert on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1023 Parker St., Springfield, MA.  Please meet directly at church.  Rites of Committal will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA.  Masks will be required.  Donations in Gilbert’s memory may be made to the Polish Center for Discovery and Learning, 33 South St., Chicopee, MA 01020.

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Visitation Information

Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home

Address:

64 Sewall Street
Ludlow, MA 01056

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA.  Masks will be required.


Service Information

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Time: 11:00 am

St. Catherine of Sienna

Address:

1001 Parker Street, Springfield, MA, 1129

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Family and friends are invited to gather for a Liturgy of Christian Burial for Gilbert on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1023 Parker St., Springfield, MA.  Please meet directly at church.  Rites of Committal will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.


Donation Information

Donations in Gilbert’s memory may be made to the Polish Center for Discovery and Learning, 33 South St., Chicopee, MA 01020.


 

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Born: June 11, 1943
Died: February 9, 2022

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Judy Domingos-Porter posted on 2/15/22

Dear Terry, I am sad that Chicopee High School, Class of 1965, has lost another of our special classmates! You and Corky will always be one of our favored couples! Blessing to you and family as you live through the huge changes now and ahead!

 

Annette Shea posted on 2/14/22

I’m so very sorry Terry, for the loss of your husband Gilbert! ??❤️My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. ?? May Gilbert Rest In Peace! ??✝️

 

Terry and Claudia LaFlamme posted on 2/12/22

Dear Teresa and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Corky, we have so many fond memories of all the years that we enjoyed with him. He will be for sure, deeply missed, but the memories will be with us forever in our hearts.

 

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