EAST BROOKFIELD; Robert R. Baronoski, 78, died Thursday, October 13 peacefully at his home after a brief illness.
He leaves his two daughters, Bethe E. Kichula and her husband Peter of Prosper, TX., Rebecca E. Baronoski of Worcester, a brother, Richard E. Baronoski and his wife Mary of North Brookfield, two grandsons, Owen and Samuel Kichula, two nieces, Jenna Baronoski and Julie Nelson, a nephew Matthew Baronoski, a step-daughter, Kristin Forgues, his longtime companion Louise Brown, and his best friend Troy Brown.
He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Baronoski in 2005 and a sister, Linda Langella in 2016.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Edward V. & Loretta S. (Czyzewski) Baronoski.
Mr. Baronoski worked as a pharmacist for most of his life. He was employed at Vernon Drug in Worcester and Spencer for over 20 years years before going on to retire from UMass Lake Ave. in Worcester. He attended St. Mary's High School in Worcester and the University of Connecticut.
Robert was a past chairman of the East Brookfield Conservation Commission and past president and longstanding member of the Lake Lashaway Community Association. He truly loved all aspects of lake life. He enjoyed having friends and family over his house and being out on the boat in the summer, and snowmobiling on the lake in the winter. His favorite pastimes were trips to the beach, listening to polka music, playing his accordion, and going for rides in his classic Corvette.
A Memorial Mass for Robert will be held Saturday, October 22nd at 1PM in St. Joseph Church, 296 No.Main St., North Brookfield.
The J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is assisting the family with arrangements.