newsletter 4/04

INCORPORATED DECEMBER 8, 1949
#723
EDITOR’S PHONE: 781-608-6220
EDITOR’S FAX: 617-742-1506
EDITOR’S E-MAIL: [email protected]
APRIL 2015
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APRIL 2015
THIRTY THIRD ELECTRONIC EDITION
Ed Montague
1950-2015
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FMSTA ANNUAL DUES OF $50.00 ARE DUE FOR 2015 a/o JANUARY 1ST AND
WE SUGGEST A $30.00 DONATION TO THE MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECKS TO :
JOHN SORBERA, TREASURER, 217 LINDEN ST., WALTHAM, MA 02452
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Officers and Board Members: President - Paul Matthews - Class of 1959, Vice President - David W. Moran - Class
of 1962, Secretary - William P. Lennon - Class of 1964, Treasurer - John A. Sorbera - Class of 1966.
Board Members: Roderick J. Beaton - Class of 1968, Robert E. Benoit - Class of 1974, Steven F. Byron - Class of
1974, Charles W. Coe - Class of 1956, Daniel J. Donovan - Class of 1971, Francis J. McVeigh, Jr. - Class of 1966,
Stephen M. O’Reilly - Class of 1980, James G. Redfearn - Class of 1971
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The 2015 Student Trooper Program
The 2015 Student Trooper Program will be held at the State Police Academy in New Braintree during the
weeks of July 6th through July 10th and July 20th through July 24th. The application is currently available on
the MSP Website (www.mass.gov/msp). Applications will be accepted beginning on April 1, 2015. There will be
a limited amount of spaces set aside each week for MSP immediate family members between the ages of 15-17.
It is recommended that those MSP members interested in securing a space contact Sergeant Karen Frustaci at the
SPA via email at [email protected] ASAP. Sergeant Frustaci will respond to you via email
regarding the process of forwarding the required Student Trooper Application paperwork. An April 29, 2015,
deadline has been established for receipt of the application and payment for the MSP spaces.
Thank you,
Lt. Ronald V. Legros Jr. #2209
Executive Officer, Massachusetts State Police Academy
340 West Brookfield Rd., New Braintree, MA 01531
508-867-1000 Main number • 508-867-1059 Office number • [email protected]
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TROOP B-C-E GET TOGETHER
Thursday, May 28, 2015
The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House
500 Easthampton Road (Route 141), Holyoke, Mass.
Cocktails & Ten Best 1730-1900 Hours
Buffet Dinner 1900 Hours
$30.00 per person
Salads/Veggies/Roasted Potatoes • Bistro Style Chicken w/Roasted Garlic Lemon Reduction
Baked Scrod Stuffed w/Crab Meat with Lobster Sauce • Chef Carving Station w/Roast Prime Rib of Beef
Toasted Pecan Roll w/Carmel Sauce
Coffee & Tea
COMMITTEE
Norm Scott, 413-562-4895; Paul Malatesta, 413-684-2276; John Danehey, 413-593-6282
DIRECTIONS
Mass. Pike to Exit 4 North on Route 91, 4.5 miles to Exit 17B (Easthampton).
2.4 miles to The Log Cabin on the left.
SPOUSES/GUESTS & ACTIVE DUTY ARE WELCOME
Send checks to: John Danehey, 87 Lauzier Terrace, Chicopee, MA 01020
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________________________________
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2.
3.
St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at the Quail Creek CC in Naples
on Friday, March 13, 2015.
Standing l-r: Bill Grant, Sue Levings, Mary Deleva,
Sue Coe
Seated l-r: Johanna Grant, Howard Levings,
Joe Deleva, Charlie Coe
Walter Kane
l-r: John Murphy, Barry Jordan, Peter Mazekius,
Phil Cahill and Reggie Larsen
Standing: Steve O’ Reilly
Seated l-r: Bob and Terri Krom,
Walter Keenan, Chet Warawka
The Ladies: l-r Carole Sarnie, Sheila Canty,
Mary Deleva, Maryellen Moulaison, Diane Howe,
Anna DeCola
4.
St. Patrick’s Day luncheon at the Quail Creek CC in Naples
on Friday, March 13, 2015.
Ed and Barbara Skroback
l-r: Jim Ellis, Maureen Boudreau,
Tom and Jane Gunnery
42nd RTT well represented.
l-r: Mary Barry, Dick Lewis, Dick Barry,
Tillie Lewis
Standing l-r: Steve O’Reilly, Paul McGlynn,
Mike Peters
Seated l-r: Bill Lennon, Bob Knott
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OBITUARIES
EDWARD J. MONTAGUE, JR
Edward J. Montague, Jr., age 65, of Methuen MA, formerly of Framingham, MA,
died according to his wishes, at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday,
March 28, 2015. He was born in Brighton and was the son of Elizabeth (Brady)
Montague of Framingham, MA and the late Edward J Montague, Sr.
He was a graduate of Framingham North High School and received his BS degree in
Law Enforcement from Western New England College. After serving in the US Navy as
a Torpedoman TM3 aboard the USS Nautilus SSN571 from 1968-1972, he entered the
police academy and was a proud and dedicated police officer for 31 years. He served on
the Framingham Police force from 1972-1973; the Registry of Motor Vehicles Police from 1974-1992; and the
Massachusetts State Police from 1992-2003. He retired as a Lieutenant in 2003 from the Massachusetts State
Police, Troop A -HQ. In his retirement, he was dedicated to his work co-founding the Massachusetts State Police
Museum and Learning Center in Grafton, MA, where he remains the Director Emeritus. Ed was a quiet and
loving man. He said, “I loved being a cop”. He also loved collecting and trading police badges and patches, he
loved taking cruises and vacationing with his wife, and he loved playing with his grandchildren.
Ed is survived by his loving wife of 18 years Maxine M (Comeau) Montague of Methuen, MA, his children
Jennifer Reinholt and her husband, Hans of Lenox, MA, Scott Montague of Lenox, MA, Michele Berbaum and
her husband Brian of Methuen, MA, Ronald Ferguson Jr. and his wife Lisa (Paterna) of Peabody, MA, Renee
Turczyn of Tewksbury, MA, Christine Raine and her husband Bill of Littleton, MA, son-in-law Michael
Coughlin of Methuen, MA, his brothers Thomas Montague and his wife, Leslie of Lancaster, MA, and Robert
Montague of Middleton, MA, his grandchildren Scot Chiavelli, Jenna Chiavelli, Brendan Ferguson, Hannah
Raine, Ryan Coughlin, Evan Turczyn, Aidan Ferguson, Ava Reinholt, and Jon Reinholt, and also nieces and
nephews.
His family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the dedicated care givers, especially to the skilled,
compassionate and caring Dr. James Cleary at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute who made Ed’s long difficult
sickness much easier to navigate.
His friends and relatives were respectfully invited to visiting hours on Tuesday, March 31st from 4 to 8pm
at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. His Mass of Christian Burial took place on
Wednesday, April 1st at 11:00 am at St. Monica’s Church, 214 Lawrence St., Methuen. Services for interment
of ashes will be private.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to a collective fund to support the Dana Farber Cancer
Institute that will honor his dedicated oncologist, Dr. James Cleary, by donating in Ed’s name directly at any TD
Bank, or mailed to TD Bank, 91 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA 01844. Memorial donations in Ed’s name
may also be made to the museum he loved so much, the Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning
Center, 470 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701.
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ROBERT E. DAHILL 39TH RTT 1956
Robert E. Dahill 82, a long time resident of Maynard, formerly of Arlington April 12, 2015 at Tufts Medical
Center in Boston. Veteran US Navy, Staff Sgt. Mass. State Police (Retired) 39th RTT 56.
Beloved husband of Marie (Lepere) Dahill. Loving father of Diane Dahill and Steven Dahill and his wife
Lisa, all of Maynard. Devoted grandfather of Clayton and Samantha. He also leaves two brothers, Thomas Dahill
and his wife Eileen and Charles Dahill. Predeceased by two sisters, Helen Farinacci and Margaret Houlihan.
Visiting was Wed. April 15 from 8:30-9:30am in the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave. (Rt. 111),
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ACTON. Funeral Mass followed at 10am in St. Bridget's Church, 1 Percival St., Maynard. Burial in Glenwood
Cemetery, Great Rd, Maynard. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to either Remembering
Maynard's Own, PO BOX 268, Maynard, MA 01754 or the William B Schwartz Nephrology Fund, Tufts
Medical Center, 800 Washington St., PO Box 231, Boston MA 02111.
Donations to the William B Schwartz Nephrology Fund can be made online to the
https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/patient-care-services/Departments-and-Services/Nephrology/AnnualReports.aspx. Please remember to specify the William B Schwartz Nephrology Fund by name if making an
online donation. Online condolences: www.actonfuneralhome.com
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Alfred 'Alky' J. Welcome Jr. 40th RTT, '56
DUNSTABLE -- Alfred "Alky" J. Welcome Jr., 84, of Dunstable, MA died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at
Lowell General Hospital, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Alfred J. and Veronica Welcome. He attended Keith Hall and
graduated from Essex County Agricultural.
During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Air Force attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Alfred worked as a Massachusetts State Trooper as a Field Officer, Troop C out of the Southbridge and
Leominster Barracks from 1956-1980.
He was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in N. Chelmsford.
His family would like to thank Dr. Ardman and staff at Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center.
He is survived by his companion, Patricia Salvatore of Hyde Park, MA; two nieces, Kathleen Welcome of
Groveton, NH, and Maryann Burton of Pompano Beach, FL; and many cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother, William Welcome.
Private graveside services were Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Patrick Cemetery Lowell, MA.
ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 978-251-4041.
Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lowellsun
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J. PETER GRUDZIEN, AGE 95
Sturbridge: J. Peter Grudzien, 95, of Shepard Rd., passed away peacefully surrounded
by his family on Sunday, March 29th, in his home after a brief illness.
His wife, Rita G. (Dupre) Grudzien, died in 2004. He leaves his sister, Kelly Grudzien
of Quinebaug, CT; his nephew, John Scaramella of Evergreen, CO; his niece, Patricia
Talanian of Chicago, Ill.; and his great niece, Gerri Davenport and her husband Alan. He
was predeceased by his aunt and adopted mother, Catherine Ciesla. He was also
predeceased by his brother, Walter Grudzien and his sister, Florence Grudzien. He was born
in Southbridge the son of John and Sophie (Skrzec) Grudzien. Peter was a proud U.S. Army
Air Corps Veteran of World War II.
Peter was a mechanic and owned and operated Grudzien's Auto Service for over 40 years. After retiring from
his own garage he worked for an additional 10 years as a mechanic for the State Police in Sturbridge. He was a
member of the American Legion in Sturbridge, a member of the National Riffle Association and was a staunch
Republican. He enjoyed snowmobiling and owned several snowmobiles. Peter was very mechanically inclined
and could build, make or fabricate anything he put his mind to.
His funeral was held on Wednesday, April 1st, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St.,
Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in St. Anne's Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge. Burial will be private.
Calling hours in the funeral home were held on Tuesday, March 31st, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300,
Jacksonville, Florida 32256 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Retirement
Party
for:
Detective
Lieutenant
James
Bailey
Date:
Saturday
April
25,
2015
Time:
7:30PM
‐
Place:
Kowloon’s
Restaurant
Saugus,
MA
Please
RSVP
by
April
17th
$20.00
per
person
Captain
Robert
Munroe
508‐829‐8315
(CHQ)
Lieutenant
Michael
Ahern
617‐963‐2538
(AG’s)
Lieutenant
Kevin
Calnan
508‐254‐5577
(HHQ)
Sergeant
Richard
Crosby
978‐538‐6030
(AHQ)
RETIREMENT PARTY
in honor of
Det. Lt. Robin Whitney
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
6:00pm
Summit View Banquet & Meeting House
555 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA
Tickets $25 (includes gift)
For tickets:
Det. Lt. John Cummings – SPDU Hampshire/Franklin - (413) 575-6939
Lt. Chris Ray – SPDU Hampshire/Franklin - (413) 531-4202
Patti Driscoll – MSP (Ret.) - (413) 441-1396
Capt. John Whitney – Greenfield Fire Dept. - (413) 522-0916
Martie Murphy Kane – Northwestern DA - (413) 246-8703
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