ADAMS, Mass. —  

Mr. Kenneth W. Rysz, 72, of Adams, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at his home.

He was born in Adams on March 14, 1954, son of the late Loretta (Kolodziej) Rysz-Vinette and Walter Rysz. He attended schools in Adams and graduated from the Charles H. McCann Technical High School in 1972.

Mr. Rysz was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the United States Air Force until receiving his honorable discharge as Airman First Class on May 7, 1974 where he received an award for working on the Liquid Fuel Maintenance Systems.

Ken worked for many years for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation until his retirement.

He was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was a former member of the Adams Forrest Wardens and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

He is survived by his brother Gerald Rysz and his wife Teresa of Florida, MA; his sister Lisa Rysz of Adams and by two nephews and a niece.

He was predeceased by his brother Ronald Rysz.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 1st at 1:00 P.M. in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Stanislaus Kostka Preservation Fund, 21 Maple St., Adams, MA 01220.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a message of condolence, please go to www.paciorekfuneral.com.