NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Anthony Walter Czarnecki Sr., 71, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of North Adams, Mass., died on November 23, 2016, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, Fla.

He was born on September 7, 1945, in Adams, Mass. He was the son of Walter and Veronica (Gliwski) Czarnecki. He attended schools in Adams and graduated from Adams Memorial High School in 1964. He was last employed by MacDermid Graphic Arts in Adams, where he worked for 19 years. Before that, he worked at Pfizer in Adams, MA for 16 years. He was a member of Northway Church.

His wife, Donna (Sprague) Czarnecki, whom he married on March 25, 1967 in Clarksburg, Mass., died on May 24, 2013.

Survivors include one son, Brad Czarnecki and his wife Wendy of North Adams, Mass.; five grandchildren, Ashley Thompson, Brandon Czarnecki, Connor Czarnecki, MacKenzie Czarnecki and Jessica Hover; and two great-grandchildren, Sophia Thompson and Bradyn Czarnecki. 

Anthony was predeceased by his son, Anthony W. Czarnecki Jr., who died on February 15, 2016; and his sister, Judith Strack.

Funeral notice: Services for Anthony will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals.