Edmund J Klin
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Edmund J. Klin, 95, of Easthampton, passed away Feb. 18, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family at the Daybrook Village in Holyoke, MA. Edmund was born Sept 22, 1925, in Holyoke, MA the son of the late Joseph and Katarzyna (Bronislawa) Klin. He was educated in the Holyoke school system and upon graduating worked alongside his father in their family dairy business. He worked as a forklift operator at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, his favorite job, before retiring as a welder with The Philipp Manufacturing Company in Easthampton. Edmund was a longtime communicant of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and is presently a communicant of the Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Easthampton. Ed was a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality and had been a longtime member of the Polish Choir at both parishes. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years Alice R. (Andreczyk) Klin, and leaves his loving daughters Linda S. Pogue (David) and Holly R. Klin both of Easthampton; three grandchildren Meghan (Kurt) Pascal of Apex, NC; Melissa (Daniel) Buch of Darien, CT and Drew Pogue of Greenfield, MA; five precious great-grandchildren Annabelle, Grayson, Benjamin, Penelope, and Ella; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Sally Balicki and brother Phil, both of Holyoke, MA. Known from a young age as "Klinker," he was always quick with a joke and a smile and was a captivating storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor who was loved by everyone. He will be remembered for his zest for life and love of birds, the beach, Sunday afternoon drives, pizza, and Chinese food. An avid gardener, his immaculate yard looked like a park and he took immense pride in his zinnias and vegetable garden. Never one to pass up a polka, Klinker was very involved in Polkabration and passed on his love of Polka music to his children and grandchildren with lively dances during Sunday dinner. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him. A private graveside will be held at the St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Easthampton with the assistance of the O'Brien Funeral Home. Memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary.