Timeline for Walter J. Fijal
Born: July 20, 1939
Died: April 24, 2025
Walter J, Fijal Jr., 85, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Son of the late Walter J. Fijal Sr. and Dominica (Panek) Fijal, he was born in Ludlow on July 20, 1939. Walter was a 1957 graduate of Ludlow High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. He was a member of Teamsters Local 404, working as a driver for Williams Distributing for over 30 years retiring in 2002. Walter was a member of the Teamsters Local 404 Retiree Club and the Polish American Citizens Club in Ludlow. He was an antique car enthusiast and could fix “anything with a small engine”. He was a member of Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church in Ware. Walter was known as the “lawnmower man of Ludlow”.
Walter is survived by his wife of 58 years Jean (Saletnik) Fijal of Ludlow; his daughters Sherry Kerrigan of Summit, NJ, Kelly Cieplinski of Southwick, MA and Heidi Fijal (Charles Mateo) of Springfield. MA. He also leaves his 6 grandchildren Ernie Santiago, Avalon Mateo, Ava Cieplinski, Alexandra Cieplinski, Brady Kerrigan and Madden Kerrigan.
Visiting hours for Walter will be Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 4:00-6:30 PM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Burial will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
Jean, Sorry for your loss. Walter was a nice person. My Mom and Dad were friends of his parents. Janet Kurtyka Mazzie
In memory of Walter J. Fijal Jr., The Boss lit a candle
May he rest in peace all ways rember him.
My heartfelt condolences to Jean and family. Walt was liked by many including my Bill. He will be greatly missed
Sending our deepest condolences. Walter was always a proud member of the LHS class of 1957.
Jean, I’m so sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolence. May he rest in peace🙏🏻
Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Love, Sylvia Mas
My deepest condolences to the entire Fijal family. Walt was one of a kind and will be sincerely missed.
My condolences to your family. May Walter rest in peace 🙏 God bless
In memory of Walter J. Fijal Jr., Patty Johnston lit a candle
My condolences to heidi and family may god give you strength to carry on may he rest in peace🕊️💔🙏🏼
Jean and Walt used to come to our house in West Springfield on Sundays to go swimming and have a barbecue. We always had fun, my father and Walt got along really well. When we all move to Las Vegas, Jean and Walt came out to visit yearly. We always had good times
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
Jean, Sorry for your loss. Walter was a nice person. My Mom and Dad were friends of his parents. Janet Kurtyka Mazzie
In memory of Walter J. Fijal Jr., The Boss lit a candle
May he rest in peace all ways rember him.
My heartfelt condolences to Jean and family. Walt was liked by many including my Bill. He will be greatly missed
Sending our deepest condolences. Walter was always a proud member of the LHS class of 1957.
Jean, I’m so sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolence. May he rest in peace🙏🏻
Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Love, Sylvia Mas
My deepest condolences to the entire Fijal family. Walt was one of a kind and will be sincerely missed.
My condolences to your family. May Walter rest in peace 🙏 God bless
In memory of Walter J. Fijal Jr., Patty Johnston lit a candle
My condolences to heidi and family may god give you strength to carry on may he rest in peace🕊️💔🙏🏼
Jean and Walt used to come to our house in West Springfield on Sundays to go swimming and have a barbecue. We always had fun, my father and Walt got along really well. When we all move to Las Vegas, Jean and Walt came out to visit yearly. We always had good times
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.