SAVOY, Mass. —

Mr. John H. “Bomber” Ziemba, 87, of Savoy, died Saturday, October 31, 2026.

He was born in Adams on December 27, 1938, son of the late Stanley J. and Veronica T. (Pytko) Ziemba. He attended Adams schools and graduated from the former Adams Memorial High School with the Class of 1956.

Bomber worked as a heavy equipment operator for several area construction companies, and last worked for Atlantis Equipment Co. in Adams until retiring. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 98. He enjoyed restoring old tractors and woodworking. He was an accomplished musician, playing the fiddle, and traveled to many bluegrass festivals throughout the region.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Mary A. Brackett, whom he married on August 6, 1960; two daughters, Marie Saucier and her husband, William, and Linda Ziemba and her companion Bradley Reynolds, both of Savoy; three grandchildren, John Saucier of New York City, Stacey Leicy and her husband Jeremy of Bird In Hand, PA, and Amber Moniz and her husband Henry of Roslindale, MA; three great grandchildren, Luke, Claire and Adam Leicy; one brother, Eugene “Jack” Ziemba of Adams, one sister, Suzanne Norton of Webster NY, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Stanley Ziemba, Jr. and Victor Ziemba, and by five sisters -Bertha Brandley, Alice Rosenburg, Jeannette Sworzen, Shirley Goff and Patricia Butterfield.

A celebration of life will be held at Main & Mill, 90 Main Street in North Adams from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to an organization dedicated to animal protection or mental health services in his memory.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, is assisting with arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.paciorekfuneral.com