WEBSTER – Bernard J. Szczepaniak, 90, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Hubbard Regional Hospital after a period of declining health. His beloved wife, Marcella A. “Marcy” (Penkala) Szczepaniak, died in 2022.
He leaves a son, David Sniadach of Tallahassee, FL; and several cousins.
He was born on March 8, 1933 in Webster, the son of Francis A. and Helen (Sikorski) Szczepaniak and lived here all of his life.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Szczepaniak was a machinist for several years at New York Twist & Drill Company in Worcester. He then worked as a custodian at Hubbard Regional Hospital.
He enjoyed music and played several instruments, including the accordion and the organ.
His funeral will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street (please meet at the church). Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace, with military honors provided by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council. Donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alzheimers.org). Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street.