Nancy S. Wilusz, 78, of Acushnet passed away Saturday February 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Eugene Wilusz. The couple had been happily married for 56 years.  She was the mother of David Wilusz of White Plains, NY, Amy Spencer of Andover, MA, and Julie Bender of Amesbury, MA.  She was the mother-in-law of Michael Bender of Amesbury, and the grandmother of Samantha and Bryce Bender.

Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Balut.  She was predeceased by her sister, Judy St. Pierre, and her brother, James Balut.

Nancy was a graduate of Boston State College.  She was a teacher in the Acushnet School System for 29 years.  She also taught at St. Joseph's School in New Bedford and in the Ludlow, MA School System.

In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, doing arts and crafts, and spending time with her family.

Her funeral will be held on Friday February 7th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish at 10 AM.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Visiting hours will be on Thursday February 6th from 4-7 PM.