Francis “Frank” Kulis, 74, died suddenly, but peacefully, at Baystate Medical Center on Monday morning June 29, 2020. He was a longtime East Longmeadow and Enfield resident.

Fran as a younger man, later Frank, was born July 31, 1945 to mother Helen Ostafinski Anderson and father William Kulis in Palmer, MA as a second generation Polish-American.He was raised by his mother and industrious grandparents Antoni and Jozefa Ostafinski in Bondsville, MA.

Frank graduated from Trade High School in 1963 with a focus in printing and went on to be involved in the industry for most of his working life. He was not shy about hard work and believed any job worth doing should be done well. Frank also served his country in the Army National Guard for 6 years during the mid and late 60’s.  Shortly after, he settled in Wilbraham, built a home and raised a family in the shadow of a peaceful apple orchard for a time.   

Frank was a private man, yet loved a chat. Later in life he volunteered at a local elder care facility doing what he did best, sitting, chatting, listening, and being supportive. Frank was caring and thoughtful, fiercely loyal, and supremely dedicated to family, loved ones, and those few in his close inner circle. For those lucky enough to fall under the twinkle in his eye, he will be deeply missed, always appreciated, and forever loved.

Frank leaves his partner Sally Dawson of Springfield,MA; his son Mark and partner Aanika DeVries and beloved granddaughter Elliana of Waterbury, VT, his daughter Sarah Walker and husband Sean of Ashburnham, MA; his former wife Jennifer Newton of Plymouth, MA; and several cousins in NY.

As Frank requested, services will be private.Donations in memory of Frank Kulis would be appreciated to Doctors Without Borders, online or call 888-392-0392.