Westfield – Jack Klaubert, 82, of Westfield died Thursday in the comfort of his home with his wife Judith by his side. He was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey on May 31, 1935 the son of the late Carl and Etta (Maynard) Klaubert and brother of the late Jean Friend. Jack was a 1953 graduate of Westfield High School and a 1957 graduate of Tufts University in Boston MA. He served in the Air National Guard for over 7 years. Jack was founder, owner and CEO of Air Compressor Engineering Company in Westfield MA, was a long term Board member of Noble Hospital, an endless advocate and member of the YMCA and a dedicated Rotary Club member. He loved his racquet sports of tennis, squash and racquet ball along with golf, skiing and traveling. Jack loved doing all these activities with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Judith (Stephens) Klaubert, three sons, Russell and his wife Darlene of Westfield, Stephen and his wife Debbie of Russell and Richard and his wife Kimberly of Franklin. Jack also leaves his loving grandchildren, Justin and Alicia of Southwick, Rebecca of Casnovia MI , Chris and Rene Hurteau of Athol, Joshua and Thomas of Russell, and Stephanie and Drew of Franklin and Great grandchildren, Dakota, Aidan, Kairi, Faith, Ezri, Ember, Augustine and Asher and several nieces and nephews. Ceremony and Christian Burial at Pine Hill Cemetery will be private with family. Calling hours will be held on Friday August 4th from 4pm until 7pm at Firtion Adams Funeral Home 76 Broad St., Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the Westfield YMCA, 67 Court Street Westfield MA, 01085 or the First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street Westfield, MA 01085. Firtionadams.com
