Saturday, November 26, 2022, 11:30 am until 3:00 pm
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C/O Kostanski Funeral Home, Inc.
Francis M. Niedzwiedz
May 25, 1952 ~ October 31, 2022
Obituary & Services
Francis M. Niedzwiedz, 70, of Goodell Place passed away unexpectantly at home on Monday, October 31, 2022. He was born in Greenfield on May 25, 1952, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Kozik) Niedzwiedz.
Francis attended Erving schools and graduated from Mahar Regional High School in the class of 1970. He played baseball and was a member of the Fish and Game Club at Mahar. Francis was a thread grinder for GTD/Kennametal for over 40 years, retiring in 2016.
Francis was a member of the Millers Falls Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed fly tying and was an avid hunter and fisherman. The time he spent hunting and fishing with his long-time friends were some of his favorite experiences and brought him to many different locations. Francis enjoyed the outdoors and took any opportunity he had to share this love with his daughters and grandsons. He was known for practicing his many animal calls to wake the house up when his children were young.
When he wasn’t hunting or fishing, he loved watching New England sports with others. Francis’ quick wit and laughter brightened the spirits of everyone around him and his endless stories about growing up are cherished memories for his family and friends. Among his family, Francis is known for his Pitch playing skills along with making the very best Kapusta.
He leaves his wife Sandra “Sandi Jean” (Waryas) Niedzwiedz of 44 years. His daughters; Amy Eichorn and her husband Kurt of Turners Falls and Megan Soto and her husband Ryan of Easthampton; his siblings Doris Jasinski of Northampton and Richard Niedzwiedz of Gill. Francis also leaves his grandsons; Samuel and Andrew and several nieces and nephews.
A Time of Remembrance for Francis will be held at the Millers Falls Rod and Gun Club on Saturday, November 26th from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. All are welcome to attend and raise a glass in his honor, as he would never miss a celebration.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to two organizations that held importance to Francis. Donations to the Mahar Fish and Game Club can be made to: R. C. Mahar Regional Fish-N-Game Club, R.C. Regional School, 507 South Main Street, P.O. Box 680, Orange, MA 01364. Donations to The Millers Falls Rod and Gun Club can be made to: Millers Falls Rod & Gun Club, 210 Turners Falls Rd., Montague, MA 01351, Attn: Paul Hardy.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome
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TIME OF REMEMBRANCE
Saturday
November 26, 2022
11:30 AM
Millers Falls Rod and Gun Club
210 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Posted to: Upcoming Events on 2022-11-02 08:14:35 (updated 2022-11-04 07:57:19).