Obituary of Alice E. Koske
South Hadley -Alice E. (Fontaine) Koske, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 1, 2020. She was born on March 25, 1934 in Holyoke, MA to Raymond and Amelia (Coash) Fontaine. Alice was a lifelong resident of South Hadley and a communicant of St. Patrick's Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles T. Koske, her daughter, Cathy Desroches and three brothers, Rene, Robert and Gerry. She is survived by her four sons, Charles, Jr Koske (Nancy) of Holland, Richard Koske of S. Hadley, David Koske (Sylvia) of W. Springfield and Stephen Koske (Kathy) of S. Hadley. She also leaves 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A calling hour will be held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. Burial will be held in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, 30 Carew St., South Hadley, MA 01075.
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