WESTFIELD – Conrad Zigmund Mayeski, (“Connie”) 78, (1946-2025) passed away on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born in Lake Ariel, PA to the late Conrad Z. and Annastasia (Okupniarek) Mayeski.
After graduating from North Pocono High School and working on the Mayeski family farm in PA, Conrad served his country in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970 and was deployed overseas in Europe which he really enjoyed. He attained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the AFM, NDSM and AOM. Afterwards, Connie worked a career as a truck driver and was a passionate member of the Teamsters Union. He absolutely loved to drive a truck and in a career that covered millions of miles, he drove for Consolidated Freightways, UPS and other companies in addition to driving independently and as an owner/operator. Connie had a great love for heavy machinery, farming and construction equipment, and of course semi-trucks and the nation’s roads and highways. In his spare time, he loved to go RVing, traveling, and golfing. He also loved a good lite beer and hanging out with friends and family, particularly during the Christmas season. He really enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren to Disney World, tinkering in the garage with tractors, tools and model trains, and getting back to the family farm whenever he could. Connie had a gregarious personality and truly enjoyed socializing with everyone he met.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Patricia L. Mayeski, his children, Ullrich C. Mayeski and his wife Kavonne of Nashville, TN, Carsten R. Mayeski and his wife Christine Connolly of Sharon, Lisa M. Kubik and her husband Tony of Westfield and Steven M. Sands of West Springfield, his grandchildren, Landric Mayeski, Marin Mayeski, Decker Mayeski, Axel Mayeski, Edith Mayeski, Lulu Mayeski, Samuel Kubik and Jules Kubik. Additionally, he leaves his three brothers, Marty Mayeski of Beacon, NY, Donald Mayeski of Norfolk, VA and Michael Mayeski of Blakesley, PA and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Conrad’s Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., meeting directly at St. Mary’s Church, 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield. Bural with Military Honors will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA. www.firtionadams.com
