Mr. Francis "Frank" Walz

Mr. Francis “Frank” Walz, 94, of Pittsfield, passed away at his home on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Mary Elizabeth Walz, in Newark, NJ, on October 31, 1929, just two days after the Stock Market Crash. Frank attended schools in New Jersey. Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in August of 1951. It was there that he proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1953. Frank worked as a laborer and was last employed by Vicon. It was there he dedicated 14 years, until his retirement in 1995. He also worked as an orderly at BMC, a skate guard at Broyles Arena where he met the love of his life Marie. She fell down and he picked her up! It wasn’t long before they were married. Following retirement, Frank took up a part-time position at Misty Moonlight Diner. Faith and family were of utmost importance to Frank. Additionally, he enjoyed square dancing and was a member of both the Berkshire and Lanesborough Pioneer Square Dancing Association. He loved to tend to the flower garden that he and Marie planted together. His children called him the “mayor” of Parker St as he knew everyone who lived there and was an old school gentleman. He never hesitated to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, the former Marie Archey, whom he married on May 11, 1957. Marie passed away on December 14, 2019. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Ann Walz, who died shortly after birth. Francis is survived by his six children, Kenneth Walz (Donna), Kathleen Bobal (Wayne), James Walz (Christine), Mary Walz-Watson, Michele Wells (Jonathan), and Wendy Walz, as well as 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. Francis “Frank” Walz will be Friday, August 30, 2024, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. Christopher Malatesta, Pastor of St. Agnes Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St, Pittsfield MA 01201. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Francis "Frank" Walz

October 31, 1929 - August 23, 2024