Regina was called home on May 7, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Ludlow, MA to Edward F. and Evelyn A. (Siarkowicz) Siwicki, Regina grew up in Indian Orchard and married Daniel A. Frydryk on May 9, 1981. They moved to Feeding Hills where they lived the rest of their life together.
She graduated from Cathedral High School, Springfield, MA in 1976. Reg’s career was in the ophthalmology field for 45 years working seven years for Dr W.F. Donohue, Office Manager/COA of 30 years for Dr Larry Litscher, and eight years for Dr Andrew Jusko. She took pride in her profession and formed special bonds with all her patients.
Reggie was an outgoing person who always took the time to help others. She enjoyed music, quilting, dancing, yoga, biking, snorkeling, golfing, hiking, and especially skiing. She was a senior member of the National Ski Patrol for 39 years at Mt Tom, Blandford, and Otis Ridge.
Reg & Dan spent years traveling together to many destinations. One of their favorites was spending time with special friends at the “Amore” house in Eastham, Cape Cod.
Regina was a communicant of Sacred Heart Parish in Feeding Hills and an active member of the St Martha’s Guild. Special thanks to family and friends who supported and cared for Regina during her journey with love and prayers. Gratitude to all the nurses, techs, and volunteers for their kindness at the D’amour Center for Cancer Care and Baystate Hospital.
Reg leaves her lifelong loving husband and soul mate Dan after 43 years of marriage. She leaves her siblings Edward R “Bob” Siwicki, wife Betty of Wilbraham; sister Diane Thompson of Palmer; Brother-in-Law James Frydryk, wife Halina of Indian Orchard; nieces and nephews: Lisa Guertin, (Brad); Shelly Germain, (James); nephew Brian Siwicki, (Keri); Laura Ann Pumiglia, (Brian); Jeffrey Pumiglia; Brenda Thompson; great nieces and nephews: Brianna, Connor, Collin, Zakary, Sydnie, and Samantha, as well as many cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Center, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston MA 02215, or Sacred Heart Church 1061 Springfield St. Feeding Hills MA 01030.
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