Joseph J. Alibozek, 89

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Joseph John Alibozek, 89, of Adams died on Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Adams on August 16, 1928, a son of the late Frank and Aniela (Struzik) Alibozek. He attended schools in Adams. Mr. Alibozek was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the United States Marine Corps. until receiving his Honorable Discharge as Sergeant on May 25, 1952.

Mr. Alibozek last worked for the former David Krutiak Construction Co., as a welder mechanic until retiring. Earlier he had worked for Petricca Construction Co. and at Bear Swamp Power in Rowe, Mass. He had also worked full time on the family farm where he had built his own barn and garage.

He was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was a former member of the Adams Sno Drifters and the former Adams Pigeon Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed mushrooming, gardening and bee keeping. 

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, the former Theresa H. Krzanik, whom he married on August 16, 1952; two daughters, Susan King and her husband Peter of Cheshire and Joan Kleiner and her husband Craig of Cheshire; two sons, Joseph Alibozek Jr., and his partner Debbie DiGirolamo of Cheshire and John Alibozek and his wife Brenda of Adams; five grandchildren, Christopher DeGrenier, Dr. Jennifer McGrath-DeGrenier, Bryan and Benjamin Kleiner, and Cameron Alibozek; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by eight brothers, John, Ned, Chester, William, James, Leon, Fred and Edward Alibozek; and by four sisters, Mildred Zieba, Laura Winarski, Wanda Ostrobinski and Jenny Taikowski.

Funeral notice: The funeral will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 9 a.m.. from the Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams.

Calling hours are Sunday, June 17, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires, 877 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 or to St. Stanislaus Kostka School, 108 Summer St., Adams, MA 01220.