Stanley "Copper" Koperniak

Mr. Stanley F. "Copper" Koperniak, 81, of 116 East Road, Adams, died on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Adams on November 27, 1932, a son of the late Louis and Helen (Bukowska) Koperniak. He attended schools in Adams and graduated from the former Adams High School with the Class of 1951. Mr. Koperniak was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the United States Army until receiving his Honorable Discharge in 1961. Mr. Koperniak worked for over 20 years for Petricca Construction Co., until retiring in 1994. Earlier he had worked for the former Sprague Electric Co., North Adams. He also worked part-time for several years at St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Adams. He was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, bowling and playing softball. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Jean M. Czerwinski, whom he married on August 11, 1956; 1 Son – Paul Koperniak and his wife Suzanne of Nashua, NH; 3 Daughters – Donna Kozak and her husband Walter of Cheshire, Dianne Skrocki and her husband Steven of Adams and Judy Roy and her husband Romey of Adams; 10 Grandchildren – Heather Swistak, Richard Martel, Jr., Ryan Skrocki, Aimee Packard, Trevor Skrocki, Travis Dargie, Jacob Koperniak, Morgan Roy, Julia Koperniak and Joseph Roy; 4 Great Granddaughters – Breea and Savannah Martel and Isabella Packard and Brynna Swistak. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 6 Brothers, Zigmund, Thaddeus, Casimer, Ignatius, John and Theodore Koperniak, and by 3 Sisters, Elizabeth Baran, Victoria Papiez and Pauline Saharczewski. The funeral will be on Thursday, October 9, at 10:00AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, celebrated by Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 108 Summer St., Adams, MA 01220.