Wilfred P. “Willy” Danylieko, 82, of Hadley, Massachusetts, passed on October 22, 2024. Born on September 1, 1942, to the late John and Leola (Bouchard) Danylieko in Pittsfield, MA, Willy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.

Willy grew up in Northampton, attending Sacred Heart Grammar School and Saint Michael’s High School. He met and married his devoted wife, Ruth Ann Kelley, with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. In 1966, they settled in North Hadley, where Willy became a respected electrician and owned Willy Danylieko Inc.  He served the community as the Electrical Inspector for the town of Hadley for many years.

Willy had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying hunting and fishing throughout his life. He was also deeply involved in his community, serving as an altar boy at Sacred Heart Church and as president of the Jaycees. Known for his hard work and dedication, Willy touched the lives of many.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth; his brother, Leonard (Pauline) Danylieko; his sisters, Patricia (Joseph) Podvojsky and Joan (Donald) Johnson; his four children, Shannon Danylieko, Bernadette Danylieko, Kevin Danylieko, and Heather Salvatore; and his four grandchildren, Charles M. Mathers, Caitlin (Guy) deBros, Samuel A Salvatore, and Maxwell A Salvatore. Willy’s favorite little buddy, great-grandson George T. Mathers.

Calling hours will be held at Douglass Funeral Home on Monday, November 4, from 4 to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, November 5, at Most Holy Redeemer Church at 10 AM, burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Willy’s memory can be made to the Shriners. http://lovetotherescue.org

Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com