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Michael Steven Walas, 69, of Chicopee, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at home.  He was born on June 6, 1956 in Springfield and was the son of the late Stanley P. (“Smiley”) and Evelyn J. (Rzasa) Walas.  Michael was a retired employee of the City of Chicopee Housing Authority.

Michael is survived by his sons, Michael Parenteau of Portland, Oregon and Tim Parenteau of Maitland, FL, and his longtime partner, Sharon Willette of Chicopee.  He will be missed by his sister Kathleen Walas (Thomas Sarakatsannis) of New York City and Greenport, NY and sister-in-law Katherine Walas of Springfield, as well as sister Beverley Stevens (Richard Stevens) of Chicopee.  Michael had two granddaughters, and several nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces.  He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Evelyn, and brother, Alan.

He was an avid sports fan—especially of the Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics and UMass teams. A true outdoorsman, Michael enjoyed hiking the trails of New England, camping, and logging miles on his bicycle throughout his life. Michael enjoyed art and was a creative builder, handyman and mechanic.

The family will hold private services.

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