Anthony R. Scieszka

Mr. Anthony Raymond Scieszka, 76, of 45 Burt Street, Adams, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at his home. He was born in Adams on April 6, 1931, a son of the late Felix and Aniela (Grzebien) Scieszka. He attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School, and graduated from the former Adams High School in 1950. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Scieszka had worked part-time at the Stop and Shop Supermarket in North Adams for the past 12 years. Earlier, he had worked at General Electric Co. in Pittsfield for 25 years, and, still earlier, and worked at the former Sprague Electric Co. in North Adams, and at J. Zepka and Sons Florists and Nurseries in Adams. He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, and was a member of the Adams Senior Citizens. He was an avid bowler, and had been a member of the Tri-City League at Valley Park Lanes in North Adams, as well as several other bowling leagues. He also enjoyed playing cards and Scrabble, collecting stamps, and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. His wife, the former Lorraine D. Kuzia, whom he married on December 20, 1975, died on January 2, 2005. He is survived by 2 sons - Michael Alvarez and his wife, Mimi, of Pittsfield; and David Alvarez and his wife, Roxanne, of Roseville, California; 2 daughters - Christina Jarrett and her husband, John, of Tucson, Arizona, and Juanita Alvarez of Tucson, Arizona; 1 Brother - Felix Scieszka and his wife, Pina, of Adams; 1 Sister - Dola Lipinski and her husband, Joseph, of Adams; and 4 Grandchildren. He was predeceased by 5 brothers - Stanley, Frank, John, Gregory and Lt. Joseph Scieszka, who died in World War II, and by 3 Sisters - Veronica Fenelon, Mary Weaver and Sophie Hartwig. The funeral will be held on Saturday, July 28th, at 11:30 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, Pastor of the Catholic Parishes of Adams. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Friday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stanislaus Church or to the American Heart Association through the funeral home.

Anthony R. Scieszka

April 6, 1931 - July 24, 2007