ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Bruce F. “Pizza” Sniezek, 63, of Adams, was called home to Heaven, suddenly and unexpectedly while at work on Monday, December 18, 2017.

He was born in Adams on October 26, 1954, a son of Leonard and Pauline (Schonfelder) Sniezek. Bruce grew up in Adams and attended schools there, graduating in 1972 from Hoosac Valley High School. He later attended the former North Adams State College.

Bruce was a dedicated employee of Steinerfilm in Williamstown for over 35 years. Bruce was an excellent cook and always made his family dinner, even after an exhausting day at work. When not spending time with family, Bruce loved golfing, ice fishing and watching his New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox with friends in “The Bunker.”

Bruce leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife Patricia (Dean) Sniezek, whom he married on June 5, 1982; together they celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this year. He also leaves his beloved daughter, Veronica Sniezek, of whom he was very proud of and adored

In addition to his wife, daughter and parents, Bruce leaves his sister, Linda Haggerty and her husband Bob of Hudson, N.H.; two brothers, Paul Sniezek and his wife Marianne and Jason Sniezek and his wife Julie, all of Adams; his Aunts, Jean Veazie of Adams and Barbara Sniezek of Dalton; his sister-in-law Marcia (Dean) Giroux and brother-in-law Richard A. Dean, both of Adams; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bruce was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Helen Sniezek; his maternal grandparents, Henry and Esmerelda Schonfelder; and by his mother- and father-in-law, Richard and Josephine Dean.

Funeral notice: The family asks that friends and family join us to say farewell to our dear Bruce with a funeral service on Friday, December 22, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St., Adams. Burial will be private for the family.

Calling hours are Friday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Hoosac Valley Golf Team, 125 Savoy Road, Cheshire, MA 01225.