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Ronald R. Zajchowski, 81, formerly of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Largo Medical Center in Largo.  He was born in Chicopee on May 11, 1934. Ronald went into the Army, straight out of high school. After his service to his country, he worked for the City of Springfield as a computer operator until his retirement. Ron and his wife Gerry were avid polka dancers and enjoyed many evening of dancing, travel and friendship with like-minded people.  Ron was a member of the Lodge of Elks, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus.  In 2000, Ron and Gerry decided to head to warmer climates and established themselves in the senior community of Teakwood Village in Largo, Fl. The family would like to thank the Largo Medical Center and East Bay Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care provided to Ronald in his last days.  We are grateful beyond measure.

Ronald was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Zajchowski. Ronald was a loving husband to Geraldine M. (Douget) Zajchowski, father to Bryan Jon Zajchowski and Diane Zajchowski.  Ronald will also be grieved by his stepdaughters, Theresa Kaplan and Christina Paquin as well as all their granddaughters and great grandchildren.

Ron’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 61 Grape St in Chicopee at 9 am, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in the Basilica of St. Stanislaus at 10 am.  His burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.  A calling hour will precede the funeral on Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am.