Walter T. Godosky Obituary (1921 - 2009)

PELHAM, NH - Walter T. Godosky Sr., 88, a longtime resident of Pelham, NH, and former Dracut resident, died Sunday, January 25th at Fairhaven Nursing surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Garvey) Godosky, to whom he was married for 61 years. He was born in Adamson, Oklahoma on January 9, 1921, and was a son of the late James and Antonia (Boutos) Godosky. He was a graduate of Hartshorne High School in Oklahoma Walter served his country in the 13th Armored Division of the United States Army during World War II. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 35 years by General Electric. Walter's passion was his garden. He had a true green thumb and could grow just about anything and shared it with everyone he knew. He was an avid fisherman, especially deep sea fishing and ice fishing with his sons, son-in-law, and fishing buddies. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, attending reunions of his 13th Armored Division, and watching sports, especially the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in Pelham, NH, and was a member of the Polish American Veterans in Lowell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Walter "Tom" Godosky Jr. and his wife Jan of Sacramento, CA, Carl Godosky and his wife Jeanne of N. Weymouth, Kevin Godosky and his companion Lauren Wilkes, both of Derry, NH; a daughter Gail (Godosky) Gagne and her husband Richard of Pelham, NH; seven grandchildren Kristin (Godosky) Snyder and her husband Douglas of Chicago, IL, Stephen Godosky of Ohio, Jason Godosky and his wife Annette of Ohio, Ryan Gagne and Ashley Gagne, both of Pelham, NH, Melissa Godosky and Christopher Godosky of, both of N. Weymouth; a brother Joseph Godosky and his wife Mary of OK; and many nieces and nephews, including many from Oklahoma. He was also the brother of the late John Godosky, Frank Godosky, Nellie Buzidragis, and Mary Godosky. Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Thursday from 6 until 8 PM. His Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 9 AM, followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 AM at St. Patrick Church in Pelham, NH. Interment in Gibson Cemetery in Pelham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Community Family Center, Inc., 236 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854. This organization provides care for people with Alzheimer's Disease. For online condolences please use the icon below.