Obituary of Francis T Grochowski

Francis T Grochowski, 82, of Webster died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at UMASS -University Campus after a long struggle with Parkinson`s disease. Francis was born October 25, 1939, in Webster, MA. He is the son of the late Bernard and the late Stella (Twardzik) Grochowski. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Suzanne (Stevens) Grochowski, two sons and their wives: Charles and Maria Henries of Jenkins Township, PA and Brandon and Jennifer Grochowski of Douglas, one brother, Ch LT Col Bernard J Grochowski and two sisters: Sister Theresa Grochowski of Enfield and Ms. Angie Shrayer of Woodstock, CT, 4 grandchildren Tianna Green, Isaiah Henries, Landry Henries and Londyn Henries along with many nieces and nephews. He was employed at an early age working in his dad`s diner Bens, later being employed in the textile field by Stevens Linen, Carlton Woolen Mills, Ethan Allen and by Guilford of Maine as supervisor of the coating dept. retiring in 1998 due to illness. His favorite things in life were being home with his beloved family, his pets, his nurses who cared for him 24 hours a day, candy and sports, especially his New York Yankees and Jets. A Mass of Christian burial was held 11:00 am on Friday, March 18 at St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Dudley, Burial will follow in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster. In lieu of flowers donations for your local animal shelter, the no kill animal shelter bestfriends.org, or michaeljfox.org in support of Parkinson`s Disease. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel 33 Schofield Ave directed arrangements.