FAIRHAVEN - Chester Smigel Of Rochester MA. Age 99 Passed away peacefully at Alden Court Nursing Home, Fairhaven Ma . Son of the late Konstanty and Wiktoria (Wotusewska) Smigel of New Bedford MA., he is predeceased by his wife Gloria H. (Lesieur) Smigel. He is survived by His Daughter Ellen G. Smigel, her Companion James J Craig of Fairhaven, his Son Chester H., of Rochester, Granddaughter Jennifer Andrea, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
He served in the US Navy as Machinist mate in WWII and Korea then returning to work for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in New Bedford, also running an Appliance Shop and then a Gun Shop from his home in
Rochester Ma. He enjoyed Hunting, and Camping in his Motorhome and Antique Machinery.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 30, at the Wilson Chapel 479 County St. New Bedford, from 4:00 - 6:00 PM