Mr. Kasimer "Casey" Zabek

Mr. Kasimer Joseph "Casey" Zabek, 85, of 1 Commonwealth Ave. Adams, died Sunday afternoon, February 15, 2015, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. He was born in Adams on December 31, 1929, a son of the late Joseph and Angela (Pater) Zabek. He attended Adams schools, and graduated from the former Adams High School with the Class of 1948. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the United States Air Force in the Alaskan Air Command, from October of 1948 until his Honorable Discharge in August of 1952. Mr. Zabek last worked as head of building maintenance for Berkshire Life Insurance Co. in Pittsfield, until retiring in 1993. Earlier, he previously worked as senior building custodian at C.H. McCann Technical High School in North Adams for 19 years, and still earlier, for Adams -Cheshire Regional School District for nine years. Following his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida. He was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He served as President of St. Michael's Society of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America for over 25 years. He served as Deputy Supervisor of PRCUA District 56 for several years, and was a former Director of District 1 of the PRCUA. He was a Life Member of Adams Post 160 American Legion, and of Burnette-Bednarz Post 1995 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Adams. He was also a member of Polish Legion of American Veterans and the Polish American Pulaski Club, both in Florida. He was also a member of the Northern Berkshire Retired Men's Club and their Golf League, and served on the Adams High School Class of 1948 Reunion Committee. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Frieda J. Czubryt, whom he married on September 3, 1951; 2 sons, David Zabek and his wife, Joan, of Bristol, CT; and Thomas Zabek and his wife, Charlene, of St. Johnsbury, VT; 4 daughters, Bonnie Zabek of Peru, MA; Susan McShane and her husband, Thomas, of Stamford, VT; Nancy Herlihy of Pittsfield, MA and Mary Ellen Daigneault and her fiancée, Michael Graves, of Adams; a sister, Florence Romaniak of Adams; 10 Grandchildren, Jennifer Boada and her husband, Stephen; Michael and Sarah Zabek; Nathan and Dustin Hover; Chelsea, Jordan and Jenna McShane; and Jake and Casey Daigneault; 2 Great Grandchildren, Maxwell and Vivian Boada; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, John, Chester and Adolph "Jimmy" Zabek; and by 2 sisters, Jane McPherson and Cecelia Menczywor. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 20th, at 9:00 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stanislaus School, 108 Summer St. Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Mr. Kasimer "Casey" Zabek

December 31, 1929 - February 15, 2015