Chester A. Duczynski Obituary
The world bids farewell to Chester A. Duczynski of Monson, Massachusetts, departing on May 25, 2025 at the age of 69. Chester leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Chester departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Chester may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Chester leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his father Albert Duczynski. He is survived by: his mother Regina Duczynski (Stankiewicz); his wife Barbara M. Duczynski (Brach); his daughter Mary Rufo; his granddaughter Kiki Videyko; his brother Greg Duczynski (Lisa); and his siblings-in-law, Carolyn Brach-Norris (Bill) and Drew Darnell (Rita Starzyk). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended families and loyal friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of the Cross Church (Holy Cross Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, June 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, June 2nd 2025 at the Mater Dolorosa Cemetery (152 Pittroff Ave, South Hadley, MA 01075).
In lieu of flowers, his family would be pleased if you honored Chet's memory doing what he loved best, take someone out to dinner or a drink or a coffee and spend time enjoying each other's company. If you wish to honor Chet by making a donation, please consider contributing to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 577 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104; The Springfield Thunderbirds Foundation https://springfieldthunderbirds.com. ; or Dakin Humane Society https://www.dakinhumane.org, in his memory.
