WEBSTER – John J. Stolarczyk, Jr., 80, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 in UMass/Memorial University Campus after a short illness.
He leaves his wife of 15 years, Zhiping (Gong) Stolarczyk; a son, Alan R. Stolarczyk and his wife Mary of Spencer; a brother, Mark T. Stolarczyk of Webster; his mother-in-law, Gui Qiu Wang of China; and a niece.
He was born on November 28, 1942 in Webster, the son of John J. Stolarczyk, Sr. and Mary C. (Cichowski) Stolarczyk and lived here all of his life. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1960 where he played on the varsity football team.
An entrepreneur, Mr. Stolarczyk owned and operated The Music Mart in Webster in the 1970’s. He then owned several restaurants and beauty salons. He ran The Vac Store II in Sturbridge for several years and currently The Vacuum Store on East Main Street in Webster since 2017.
Mr. Stolarczyk was a member of Saint Joseph Basilica. He loved his country and was a true patriot.
His funeral will be held on Friday, April 14, at 11:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street (please meet at the church). Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. A time of visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:00 AM in the church, prior to the Mass. Donations in his name may be made to Saint Joseph School, 47 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street.