Matthew J. Burek, 73, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Westfield, he was a 1962 graduate of Westfield Trade School and has lived in Ludlow for many years. He had a love for animals, especially cats, and also enjoyed taking cruises. Matthew was the beloved husband of 42 years to Alyce (Wheelock) Burek; a loving father and grandfather to his daughter Sherri Cloutier, husband Edward, and their children Cassidy and Dylan Cloutier, son Matthew J. Burek, Jr., wife Barbara, and their children Madison, Haley, and Drake Burek, and his son Mark Burek; a dear brother and uncle to Maryann “Marie” O’Brien and her 3 children; and also leaves many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews; loving extended family members, and dear friends. Visiting hours for Matthew will be held on Thursday, October 26th from 9:00-11:00am at Ludlow Funeral Home concluding with a Celebration of Life service at 11:00am. Burial will be held on Saturday, October 28th at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matthew’s memory to TJ O’Connor Animal Shelter (www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com) or Dakin Humane Society (www.dakinhumane.org).
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Visitation
26
Oct
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Service
26
Oct
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Graveside
28
Oct
203 Southhampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
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203 Southhampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085