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Patsy Mae Biros, 88

02/16/2022

ADAMS, Mass. —

Mrs. Patsy Mae (Duenas) Biros, 88, of Adams, died on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Berkshire Medical Center in North Adams.

She was born in Agana, Guam on September 8, 1933, a daughter of the late Francisco and Ester (Mesa) Duenas. She attended schools in Guam until the age of 8 when Japan invaded the island at the start of World War II. She was a prisoner of war until the age of 11 when the Japanese occupation of the island ended on August 10, 1944. Following the occupation, Patsy graduated high school and attended Holy Names College in Spokane, WA receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in education. She married the love of her life, Albin A. Biros, on January 10, 1959. While on Guam, she worked as a school principal and as an elementary school teacher. Raising four children on the island, she earned her master’s degree in education from the University of Guam before leaving the island in 1972.

Mrs. Biros had worked as a substitute teacher for the Adams Cheshire Regional School District and last worked as a tax preparer for over 40 years, first as a preparer, instructor and manager for H&R Block, then going to work for her friend Ann Archey at Rod House Tax Service until retiring. She had many personal clients and was looking forward to this year’s tax season.

A very religious woman, she was a longtime communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, where she served many years as a lector, CCD teacher, and was a devoted member of the Adoration Chapel. She enjoyed attending the Catholic Charismatic Conference, for many years in Orlando Florida with her son.

She is survived by her five sons; Timothy Biros and his companion Krista of Chicopee, Francis Biros and his wife Michelle of Adams, Vincent Biros and his life partner Peter Petracco of Orlando, FL, Andrew Biros of Adams and Patrick Biros of Adams; her daughter-in-law MaryEllen Biros of Vero Beach, FL; her grandson Peter Benjamin Biros, granddaughter Samantha (Harris) and her two great-granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Albin A. Biros (July 7, 1990), brother Joseph Thomas Mesa Duenas and by four sisters, Frances Suba, Lillian Dizon, Catherine Lenser and Edith Sanchez.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 23, at 9:00 A.M. at the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams.

Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

Calling hours are Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 108 Summer St., Adams, MA 01220 or to the Felician Sisters 1315 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082.

To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.

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We are very sorry for your loss. I know Patsy was a great Mom and raised an amazing family. We may not have seen her often, but her son Tim is a great friend and mentor to me and my family. RIP and Gods speed.
from: Ken and Kelly Belanger	on: 02-22-2022

Tim, Nanu & Micky, Vince, Andy & Patrick, So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, she was a wonderful woman, my sincere condolences, may she RIP.
from: Kris (Saunders) Zieba	on: 02-22-2022

We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Patsy was a kind and gentlehearted woman. We always enjoyed talking with her. Your family was blessed to have had such a loving and caring mother.
from: Bob & Josephine Laliberte	on: 02-22-2022

Frances and family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
from: Doug and Dot Wandrei	on: 02-21-2022

My deepest sympathy to the entire Biros family. I also remember your mom as a woman of extraordinary faith. She was a truly wonderful person to know. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you . May Our Lord and His Blessed Mother comfort and strengthen you in this difficult time.
from: Lorin Zepka	on: 02-21-2022

I was so very sad to hear of Patsy Mae’s passing. I first met her many years ago when I taught Reading to her son at St. Stan’s. She was so supportive and such a champion of education. Whenever we saw one another, we would talk and talk. She was so upbeat and grateful for her life. I never knew she was a prison of war. That may be a reason for her gratitude. I would often see her when she was reading at church. She was the best, giving so much expression to the words. I will miss her. She was one of a kind. My condolences to her family and friends.
from: Karen Koehler	on: 02-21-2022

I will always remember Mrs. Biros as a very good friend She did my taxes for many many years! She was an amazing woman and so conscientious in everything that she did and she was the most religious person I have ever known! My deepest sympathy to the Biros family May you rest in peace ,my friend
from: Marcia Ann Farinon	on: 02-21-2022

Patsy was such a lovely lady. I often read with her on Saturdays at the 4 o'clock Mass. She always read with such devotion. Her words were so meaningful. But more than anything else she was kind. My sympathy to the Biros family on the loss of this gentle Christian woman. I pray that the memories that you have of Patsy will ease you through this difficult time. Pat Clairmont
from: Patricia A Clairmont	on: 02-21-2022

We remember Patsy Mae from when our children attended St. Stan's School. She was very dedicated to the school and church. She was a wonderful lady.
from: Pam & Tom Kidder	on: 02-21-2022

Michele, Joe and I would like to extend our condolences to you and your entire family for the loss of your beloved Patsy .
from: Wendy Robert	on: 02-20-2022

My deepest condolences to the Biros family. I will always remember Patsy as a friend, a woman of great faith, and one of the nicest people I have ever met. May God comfort you all in the loss of this amazing lady.
from: Cathy Marcotte	on: 02-20-2022

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