Westfield-Fred Peter Placzek, 94, of Westfield, died on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 11, 1920 in Westfield son of the late Anthony and Alice Placzek. Fred was a communicant of St. Joseph’s National Catholic Church and a fifty year member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge in Westfield.
He began his long career of work as a machinist and toolmaker and completed his career as a machine shop teacher at Westfield Vocational High School. Fred appreciated the simplicity of life’s offerings and guarded his independence in the life he shared with his wife of 71 ½ years, Rose (Wojcek) Placzek.
Fred was pre-deceasd by his son Daniel. He leaves behind his wife Rose and daughter Jane Borsetti and her husband Michael, two grandchildren Gunnar Borsetti and Moriah Borsetti of Sebago, ME., and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield on Tuesday August 5th at 12 noon. Calling hours will precede the service on Tuesday morning from 10 am till 12 noon. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Westfield Fire Dept., 34 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 or to the Noble VNA and Hospice, 77 Mill Street, Suite 201, Westfield, MA 01085. Both of whom the family would like to thank as they helped Fred be able to remain proudly independent in his cherished home and neighborhood. Firtionadams.com
