Amelia (Mel) T. Koldys
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Amelia (Mel) T. Koldys, 95 formerly of Housatonic died Monday January 17, 2022 at Laurel Lake Nursing Home in Lee. Mel was born in West Stockbridge on April 9, 1926 daughter of Antonio and Louise (Celadon) Biasin. She graduated with honors from the former Williams High School class of 1944 where she was class treasurer, secretary and a great basketball player. Mel worked for Home Gas for thirty years retiring in 1987. She was also a hostess at the Red Lion Inn and The Shed. Mel was a member of the former All Saints Church Rosary Sodality, a faithful member of the Corpus Christi Church and All Saints Church volunteering for multiple community charity events, enjoyed golf and was an avid reader. She was also a dedicated gardener and won first prize in a Housatonic garden competition. Mel's first husband Chester W. Koldys whom she married on June 8, 1946 predeceased her on April 6, 1993 and her second husband, Henry A. (Bud) Lawrence whom she married December 27, 1996 predeceased her on June 30, 2016. Mel is survived by one son, Frank Koldys of Great Barrington, one daughter, Barbara Capelli and beloved son in law Robert Wuhl of CA, two sisters, Mary Censato of Laconia NH and Norma Grant of Pittsfield and one grandchild, April Koldys. In addition to her husbands Mel was predeceased by brother, Victor Biasin and sisters, Rose A. Pericolosi and Edith Raspuzzi.
Funeral Services for Amelia (Mel) Koldys will be held on Monday January 24 at 10:00 AM with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Church Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish with Reverend William P. Murphy Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Bridget's Cemetery. In keeping with Mel's wishes there are no calling hours. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.