Theodore S. Kieltyka, Jr. age 75, was called safely home on April 7, 2021. He was born on Nov. 27, 1945 in Springfield, a son of the late Theodore S. and Eugenia (Owsiak) Kieltyka. He served in the US National Guard and later worked as a maintenance mechanic for the former Nova Corp for many years before he retired. Ted was an avid collector of antique automobiles and oldies music. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra (Spiewak) Kieltyka of West Springfield; 1 sister, Sr Jean Kieltyka of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Windsor, CT along with many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tues. April 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Assumption Church, 104 Springfield St, Chicopee. Burial will be private in St Stanislaus Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.Stjude.org.