Loretta M. Cooney, 88

ADAMS, Mass. —  

Mrs. Loretta M. (Asaevich) Cooney, 88, of Adams, died Wednesday afternoon, September 14, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. She was born in Adams on January 14, 1934, daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (Falgier) Asaevich. She attended Adams schools, graduating from the former Adams High School with the Class of 1952. Loretta last worked as a bookkeeper for 30 years at Stanley’s Lumber in Adams until retiring. Earlier, she had worked at the former Berkshire Fine Spinning Co. and the former Brightwater Paper Co. in Adams. She was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, where she was an active participant in the vigil to keep the church open during its temporary closure. She was a member and former secretary of the St. Stanislaus School Parent-Teacher Group, and a member of the former TMTM Club. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, and going to the movies.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Francis R “Bud” Cooney, whom she married on June 11, 1960; her son, Robert M. Cooney of Adams; her sister -in-law Eileen Cooney of Plymouth, MA; two step grandchildren, Trista LaBonte of Adams, and Josh Cote of North Adams; 2 step great grandchildren, Evelyn and Ava, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Asaevich, and her daughter-in-law, Lisa Cooney. The funeral will be held on Monday, Sept. 19th at 10:30 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Monday morning from 9:30 until 10:30 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to St. Stanislaus School, 108 Summer St. Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com