Henry M.

Ligocki

Henry passed away after a brief illness on Saturday November 30th at the E.N.Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford. He was 71 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he was a son of the late Henry S. Ligocki and Josephine (LaVerde) Gaskill-Ligocki.  Henry attended Williams Elementary and Chelsea High School.  And he was a member and lead singer for a local rock band.  In 1967 he enlisted into the US Marine Corp. and served with a combat division in Vietnam.  He was awarded the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (with palm) and twice awarded the Good Conduct Medal.  He was honorably discharged in 1970 at the rank of Lance Corporal and returned home to Chelsea.  He was married to Diana LaFauci and was a lifelong resident of Chelsea.  Henry volunteered with Chelsea Little League and coached the Orioles for several years.  He worked for over 30 years as a spot welder at Market Forge in Everett, fabricating commercial kitchen and specialty equipment.  He retired in 2011.  He will be lovingly remembered for his wit and sense of humor, his love for hanging around with friends and family.  He was a special caregiver to those in need most especially fellow Veterans and family members.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana (LaFauci) Ligocki of Chelsea. He was the devoted father of Henry Ligocki and his wife Alicia of Brockton and Matt Ligocki and his wife Carrie of Chelsea.  Cherished grandfather of Viviana Ligocki and Isaac Ligocki both at  home in Brockton.  Dear brother of Jerry Ligocki of Pittsfield, Larry Ligocki and Donna Arsenault both of Chelsea, and Tom Ligocki of Seabrook. Special friend of Rylee Salas.  He is also survived by his canine companion "Pede".

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting Hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday December 5 th from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.   Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  His funeral will be held on Friday from the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday at 9:00 AM.  Followed by a funeral mass at St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Avenue, Chelsea at 10:00 AM.  Services will conclude with interment at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Rd, Bourne MA at 2:30 PM.  Funeral home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home.

DONATIONS:  Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Pets for Vets, Boston Chapter, PO Box 10860, Wilmington, NC 28404, or just personally say thank you to a Vet, and perhaps buy them a cup of coffee.

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