CHESHIRE, Mass. — Stephen J. Arasimowicz, 64, of 42 Wilshire Drive died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pittsfield on October 13, 1952, the son of Anthony and Anne Ziter Arasimowicz, he was a communicant of St. Agnes Church. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, music, and motorcycling. But, his family was his greatest joy.

Mr. Arasimowicz leaves his wife, the former, Mary Lenz, whom he married June 3, 1983; three daughters, Tanya Lauziere and her husband James of Worcester. Maryann Bromback and her husband Brian of Pittsfield, and Kerry Lapon and her husband Adam of Burlington; two sons, Brian Northcutt and his wife Jennifer of Gardnerville, Nev., and Scott Northcutt and his wife, Bo Young, also of Gardnerville, Nev.; a brother, Edward Arasimowicz and his wife Debra of Pittsfield; 11 grandchildren, Alixx, Kaitlyn, Austin, Cole, Mason, Lilah, Lincoln, Cameron, Anna, Jackson and Kira; a nephew Edward and his wife Tracey; a niece Kimberly Arasimowicz; as well as his dog, Harley.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Stephen Joseph Arasimowicz will be held Monday, January 16, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. from Dery-Foley Funeral Home in Dalton with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Church celebrated by Rev. Christopher A. Malatesta, Pastor.

Calling hours will be Sunday, January 15, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home, 890 East Main Street, Dalton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.