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Michael J. Kleiner, 47

ADAMS, Mass. —  Michael J. Kleiner, 47, of Adams died Friday evening, February 15, 2019, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. 

He was born in Rochester, N.Y., on December 7, 1971, a son of Emil J. Kleiner, Jr. and Sandra D. (Galley) Kleiner. He attended schools in the Freetown/Lakeville (Mass.) Regional School District, and graduated from Freetown/Lakeville Regional High School. He attended Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield and earned his bachelor's degree from the former North Adams State College.

Michael graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Academy and served as a Trooper with the Massachusetts State Police from 2000 until 2016, when he incurred a line-of-duty injury that forced his retirement. Earlier, he worked as a patrolman with the Adams Police Department, and had served an internship with the North Adams Police Department. He had also worked as an armed security officer at the Yankee Rowe Atomic Energy Plant, and had also been a driver for Domino’s Pizza. 

He attended St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams, and was an avid car enthusiast.  

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sandra D.and Richard G. Kleiner, of Adams; his father and stepmother, Emil "Spike" Kleiner Jr. and his wife, Barbara, of Middleborough, Mass.; his brother, Robert B. Kleiner and his wife, Theresa, of Stroudsburg, Pa.; his two nieces, Brynn and Zoey; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral notice: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be concelebrated on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at noon in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 25 Hoosac St., Adams, by Rev. Steven Montesanti, pastor, and Rev. A. Peter Gregory, pastor emeritus, of St. Charles Church, Pittsfield.  Burial will be private. 

Calling hours will be held Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to noon in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Adams Ambulance Service, 185 Columbia St. Adams, MA 01220; or to Pop Cares, PO Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267. The Paciorek Funeral Home, Adams, is in charge of arrangements.


Obituary Provided By: Paciorek Funeral Home

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So sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Such a tragedy. My heart truly aches for him. My condolences to his family and friends and all of those touched by his kindness. Rest assured God has a very wonderful new angel.
from: Heather Mon: 03-04-2019

Our deepest condolences to the family.
Thank you again for your service and Rest In Peace.
from: Michael and Julie Warrington on: 02-23-2019

So sorry for your loss! Sending prayer's! Always remember he will be watching over you guys! He will be missed but never forgotten!
from: Falco familyon: 02-19-2019

Sending love and prayers. Keep the faith.
from: Martha labbee &Dana Labbee on: 02-19-2019

Sorry for your loss Prayers & deepest sympathy to the family. May he RIP
from: Hunterson: 02-19-2019

So sorry to hear of your loss. So tragic and untimely. God bless all of you and his family.
from: Lila and Joe Ruggioon: 02-19-2019

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