Dennis J. Carlson, 71, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025 with his family by his side. Born in Holyoke, he was the son of Harry and Lillian (Como) Carlson, and has been a longtime resident of Chicopee. Dennis was a United States Army Veteran proudly serving his country from 1972-1975. He worked for 34 years for Oerlikon Balzers before retiring and his many passions included watching western movies and football, and playing in his bowling league. Dennis was the beloved husband of 30 years to Denise (Provost) Carlson; a loving father to Richard Kleszczynski Jr. and wife Brooke Force, and Michelle Trombley and husband Mark; a devoted grandfather to Casey Kleszczynski and wife Courtney, Hannah Murphy and husband Josh, Sarah Frangakis, Noah Frangakis, Cloë Kleszczynski, Nathan Lee, Clark Kleszczynski, and Grayson Kleszczynski; cherished great-grandfather to Aubree Gagnon, Franklin Messina, and Hudson Murphy; a dear brother to Wayne Carlson and wife Theresa, Linda Teles, Debbie Renkie and husband Richard, Keith Carlson, Brian Carlson, Lisa Tardy and husband Bill, and the late David Carlson; and also leaves his fur babies Ally, Arty and Onyx; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. Visiting hours for Dennis will be held on Wednesday, February 5th from 4:00-6:00pm at Ludlow Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 6th beginning at the funeral home at 10:00am concluding with a service at 11:00am followed by burial with Military Honors in Notre Dame Cemetery in South Hadley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dennis’s memory to the COPD Foundation (copdfoundation,org)
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432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
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Ludlow, MA 01056
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Feb
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Cemetery Details
Location
63 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
