Phyllis Ann Horoszewski

Phyllis Ann (Gaj) Horoszewski, 85, beloved wife of Thomas J. Horoszewski, who predeceased her on May 8, 2015, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital with her family at her side.
Phyllis was born on March 12, 1938, in Chicopee, a daughter of Walter and Stefania (Gondek) Gaj.
She was raised and educated in Granby, MA and a graduate of South Hadley High School, where she was a Majorette.
Phyllis was a longtime resident of Chicopee and New Smyrna Beach, FL. And enjoyed her summers in Mystic, CT.
She was a secretary throughout most of her career working at the former Holyoke Wire Cloth and later as a Steward at the Holyoke Turn Hall.
And most recently was a cashier at the Publix in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and playing horseshoes. In her golden years she enjoyed Bingo and visiting all the Casinos in Massachusetts, Connecticut and all the way out to Vegas, and in between.
Phyllis was a parishioner at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Chicopee.
She was a fun-loving and compassionate person who will be missed dearly by all that had the opportunity to know her.
She leaves behind her loving children, Matthew Horoszewski of Holly Hill, FL, Michael Horoszewski and Kathleen Renaud and her fiancé, Kevin R. Gagne, all of Chicopee, grandson, Kyle Stearns and Peyton Dame and great granddaughter, Parker Stearns all of Austin, TX, her siblings, Richard and Peter Gaj both of Granby, Gail Holt and Diane Lemire both of Belchertown, and David Gaj of West Springfield.
A celebration of life for Phyllis will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, beginning at 2:00 PM at the Turn Hall, 624 South Bridge St. Holyoke, MA 01040. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phyllis’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For online condolences please visit www.brunellefuneralhome.com