Joseph F. Uchman

Mr. Joseph F. Uchman, 87, of Adams, died Wednesday evening, August 1, 2012 at his home. He was born in Adams on May 30, 1925, a son of the late Jakob and Aniela (Kaszybska) Uchman. He attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School in Adams, and graduated from Enfield High School in Enfield, CT. He also graduated from the Springfield Trade School in Springfield, MA. One of four Uchman brothers who were Veterans of World War II, he served with the US Navy's Armed Guard. He had participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, landing on Utah Beach. He would later transfer to the Pacific Theater, where he served aboard the USS South Dakota and participated in the Battle of the Phillipines. He received numerous decorations, and was Honorably Discharged in 1946. Upon his return from military duty, Mr. Uchman worked for several years at the former Arnold Print Works and the L.L. Brown Paper Company in Adams, and last worked at General Electric Co. in Pittsfield for 20 years until his retirement in 1986. He had been a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan, and enjoyed golfing, world traveling and taking cruises. His easy smile and quick wit endeared him to all who knew him. His wife, the former Elaine B. Baran, whom he married on August 25, 1951, died on April 27, 2003. He is survived by 1 Brother - Stanley "Mike" Uchman and his wife Erika of North Adams; His twin sister - Irene Conley of Raleigh, NC and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He also leaves his special friend, Warren Mayer of Adams. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Frank, Casimir and Stephen Uchman and by 5 Sisters, Jessica Uchman, Daisy Uchman, Josephine Andrews, Jean Williams and Wanda Nowak. Mr. Uchman's family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 11, at 12:00 NOON in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams. There are no calling hours. The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.apsfuneralhome.com

Joseph F. Uchman

May 30, 1925 - August 1, 2012