Dudley - Francis J. Kaczmarek, 93, died peacefully Thursday, December 29,2011 in The Meadows Of Leicester, Leicester after a short illness. His wife of 63 years, Stella (Zisk) Kaczmarek passed in 2003.

He leaves two daughters: Virginia Rutcho of Southbridge, and Elaine Marino of Dudley, one brother: Edmund Kaczmarek of Dudley.5 grandsons Tony, Chris, Paul ,Josef and Peter .2 great granddaughters Mia and Molly. Several nieces and nephews. 

He was born in Dudley, MA, the son of the late Anthony and the late Susie (Walkowiak) Kaczmarek Francis lived here all his life . He served in the Navy during WWII Seaman Second Class . He was a Machinist at the Wyman Gordon plant in Grafton for many years. Mr. Kaczmarek was a member of St. Andrew Bobola Church . 

Francis was an avid golfer and enjoyed teaching the game to his grandsons . He loved his family and fixing things and tinkering around his home and for his family and friends. The highlight of his day was enjoying his daily coffee with the boys at McDonalds in Webster.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 14 ,2012 at 10 AM in St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Dudley. Burial with military honors provided by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will follow in St. Joseph Garden of Peace cemetery Webster In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Memorial Fund at St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., PO Box 98, Dudley, MA 01571 There are no calling hours . Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel 33 Schofield Ave. Dudley , Ma. 01571 is directing services .