Walter J. Zglobicki

Walter J. Zglobicki, 88, of Ludlow, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.  Son of the late Walter and Anna (Kowalczyk)  Zglobicki,  he was born on the family farm in Ludlow on March 8, 1934.  A lifelong resident he attended Ludlow High School.  Walter proudly served in the U.S. Army.  He went on to work as a mechanic for the Springfield Newspapers for 38 years, retiring in 1999.  Walter also had a paper route of 300 plus customers for 58 years.  He was a member of Christ the King Parish and of the Polish American Citizen’s Club.  Walter loved to travel, especially to Hampton Beach, Las Vegas and particularly enjoyed visiting the National Parks.  He loved Polka dancing and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Marion (Walder) Zglobicki; his children Daniel and Deneen Zglobicki both of Ludlow; Darlene Sokolowski and her husband Mark of Granville; his sister Wanda Trappi and his grandchildren Brenna, Landon and Alexandria.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Frank, Joseph, Stanley, Louis, Michael, Mary, Grace, Stella and his twin sister Rose

Funeral Services for Walter will be Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall St, Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church, Warsaw Ave, Ludlow, MA. Rites of Committal with Military Honors will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Springfield, MA.  Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Donations in Walter’s memory may be made to Ludlow Ambulance Service, Gift and Grants Account, P.O. Box 382, Ludlow, MA 01056.