Edwin Michael "Mickey" Krol

Edwin Michael Krol

1945   -   2024

Ware - Edwin Michael "Mickey" Krol, age 79 passed away suddenly in his home on the evening of Tuesday, December 18, 2024.  Mickey was born in Ware on February 4, 1945, son of the late Edwin J. Krol and Loretta L. (Bourcier) Krol-Mosher.  He was raised and educated in Ware and was a 1962 graduate of Ware High School.  Mickey enlisted in the United States Army on July 19, 1965, and was Honorably Discharged on July 2, 1967, with the rank of SP4 (T).  He was proud of his service in the United States Army and was a life-member of the Ware American Legion Post 123 and the AMVETS.  Mickey volunteered many years of service to the Holyoke Soldiers Home and at LEEDS in Northampton.  He loved watching sports, his favorite teams, Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots.  Mickey loved racing and was a member of Chris Kopec's "pit crew".  He volunteered at St. Mary's Carnival for years and would assist his friend Stan with making Kapusta and pierogi for St. Mary's Church.  Mickey was employed for many years at the Quabbin Reservoir, a job he never forgot.  He was a 35-year supervisor for the Mass Highway, stationed in Belchertown.  Mickey loved Maine and spent time there enjoying the beauty of the state.  He was a member of All Saints/St. Mary's Parishes.  Mickey leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Evelyn E. (Novak) Krol, his sister, Janet Berthiaume, sister-in-law Kathy Bourcier and her husband, Phil, and brother-in-law, Paul Novak and his wife Judy (Chenevert) Novak, his last surviving uncle, Donald Bourcier and his wife Barbara, many nieces, nephews, and long-time friends. Mickey loved his dogs, Yoda and Gracie. His family takes comfort that Mickey has reunited with them in a place where there will be no more parting, only peace, and eternal love and friendship.  Calling Hours will take place on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 6 - 8 pm in the Cebula Funeral Home, 66 South Street, Ware.  A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10 AM in St. Mary's Church, 57 South Street, Ware.  Everyone will meet directly in the church on Monday morning.  Mickey will be laid to rest following mass with Military Honors in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ware.  For more information and an online guest book, please visit:  www.cebulafuneralhome.com  .

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