ADAMS, Mass. —  

Mr. Richard A. Wasilewski, 81, of Adams, died on Friday, November 28, 2025, at North Adams Regional Hospital.

He was born in Adams on December 25, 1943, son of the late Adam and Rose (Lefebvre) Wasilewski. He attended Notre Dame in Adams and graduated from the former St. Joseph’s High School in North Adams.

Mr. Wasilewski joined the United States Air Force in 1963 and served as a member of the 6913th Security Squad. He was stationed in Germany & Italy until receiving his honorable discharge as Airman 1st Class in 1966.

Mr. Wasilewski last worked for the former Crane & Company in North Adams until retiring. Earlier he worked for General Electric Company/Lockheed Martin and General Cable.

He was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams.

He is survived by his wife, the former Geraldine M. Shanahan, whom he married on July 26, 1968; his son, David Wasilewski and his wife Kristin of North Reading; two daughters, Karen Wasilewski (Joseph Powell) of Pittsfield and Susan Brodeur of Fremont, NH; two sisters, Shirley LeMarre of Hingham and Jane Skubel of Chester, VT; and four grandchildren, Matthew, Juliet, Alex and Dylan. He also leaves his in-laws Richard Francis, Alan & Jean Lord, Kathleen Kervin and 3 generations of nieces & nephews.

As a young man, Dick was an avid bowler, bowling in both ten-pin and candlepin leagues in Pittsfield, Adams & North Adams. He was also a former member of the Turn Hall. He and Gerry enjoyed traveling. Their favorite place to travel was “East” for all family gatherings over the many years of their marriage. He especially loved watching his grandchildren play all their sports.

Dick enjoyed watching all the Boston sports teams (for which he had an extensive hat collection), going to his favorite casino Foxwoods and playing the lottery every week. He looked forward to spending time with family and friends at Hampton Beach every summer and loved having a Sunday morning mimosa.

The funeral will be held on Friday, December 5th at 12:00 NOON in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams.

Calling hours are Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 93 Worcester St. Wellesley, MA 02481 or to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1016 W Jackson Blvd #1073, Chicago, IL 60607.

To leave a message of condolence or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.