GRANVILLE – Henry “Hank” Bartnicki, 98, of Granville, MA passed away at home with family on December 15, 2022 . Henry was born at home in 
Woronoco on May 16, 1924. He was one of 7 children born to Benjamin and Mary (Szczesna) Bartnicki.
Henry graduated from Westfield High School and later the University of CT excelling in football, basketball and baseball. Sports were a life-long passion for Henry. He played golf in his later years and played in local card tournaments. Henry was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and the NE Patriots.
Henry was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp in the Pacific theater and earning the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was employed at Hamilton Standard in CT until his retirement in the 1970’s. He then opened Bartnicki Equipment in Westfield and later worked for Molta Construction.
Henry is predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Banks, his second wife Jean (Blanchard/Graziano) and son Steven Henry Bartnicki (1971). He is survived by his sister Genevieve Miller, daughters Laury, Susan, Dawna and Jennifer, as well as many grand and great-grandchildren.
Henry had a long and accomplished life, and he will be sorely missed by family and friends. A private, bold, brave, religious and intelligent man with the biggest of hearts, Henry has donated his body to Tuft University for advancement of medical science.
Services will be private. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to Baystate Hospice. Donations can be made to the Catholic Television Network at P O Box 9196 at 34 Chestnut Avenue in Watertown, MA 02417.
