Westfield – 
Ronald J. “Ziggy” Zygarowski, 75, died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at home. He was born on January 18, 1942 in Westfield to the late Walter and Bernice (Puza) Zygarowski. He was a lifelong resident, attended local schools and was a 1960 graduate of Westfield High School. Ziggy worked for Cantells Supermarket from 1958-1972. From 1972–1999 he became co-owner of North Elm Butcher Block with Leonard J. Puza and from 1999 until present he co-owned the store with Daniel J. Puza Sr. He was a member of the Westfield Elks Club, American Legion Post 124, St Rocco’s Club and the Italian Club. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, snowmobiling and cooking. Ziggys favorite time of the year was the holidays which he spent with Dan Puza Sr., Tara, Dan Jr., Nikki, Alexis, Aiden, Kiera and Marcia Placzek and her family. Ziggy leaves his sister Barbara A Zygarowski and her companion Paul Grennon, his sister–in-law Catherine Zygarowski, his godchildren MichaelPuza Jr., Jason Placzek and Rachel Altobelli. He was honorary Pa-Pa to Amelia and Nicklaus Altobelli. Ziggy also leaves many close relatives, friends and neighbors in Mass. and Maine and his extended family, his customers at North Elm Butcher Block. The funeral for Ziggy will be held on Monday October 23rd at 12 noon at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 1 pm in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday at the funeral home from 2-5 pm.
