West Springfield – John R. Pitoniak, 66, (1950-2017) 
passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Holyoke Healthcare Center. He was born in Westfield to the late Ralph J. and Gertrude C. (Swochak) Pitoniak and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. John worked as a foreman for CONLEAF Tobacco for many years. John served his country in the United States Air National Gua
rd from 1970-1976. He enjoyed gardening, he loved cars and motorcycles, going to Hampton Beach, loved his Hermit Crabs, coffee hour with the guys at the park and enjoyed going to the Pioneer Valley Sportsmans Club. He is survived by his loving children, Jason R. Pitoniak with Denise M. LaPlante of Fairport, NY, Brett S. Pitoniak with Krissa Fondakowski of Chicopee and Kelly C. Pitoniak with Jeffrey D. Paquin, Jr., his companion, Barbara McEwan of Westfield and her family, his sister Mary M. Svedine with Walter C. Szczepanik of West Springfield. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Donald F. Svedine. His family would like to thank the staff at Baystate Medical Center and Holyoke Healthcare Center for the tremendous care given to John and his family. John’s funeral will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 with a Mass at 11 AM in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Rd. Westfield, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield. A Visiting hour will be held on Monday prior to the Mass from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. Donations in John’s name may be directed to the Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Rd. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com
