WILLIAMSBURG, MA – Robert Samuel Bazluke, 71, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly at home Monday.
Bob was born in Chicopee to the late Jane (Kuziak) Bazluke and the late Robert S. Bazluke. He spent his early years as a child in Chicopee and the family moved to Haydenville when Bob was 9 years old. Bob attended the Williamsburg and Hampshire Regional School Systems.
He held many jobs over the years, most notably the Hazen Paper Company, PKC Plumbing, USA Recycling, and most recently Valley Recycling.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, cornhole, cards, bowling, and golf. Also, Lois and Bob loved going to tag sales.
Bob was an avid hunter and he had two deer that were officially recognized by the Northeast
Big Buck Club, which qualified him to make it into the record book. He also was a longtime member of the Williamsburg Rod and Gun Club and the Beaver Brook Golf Course.
Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years Lois (Jenkins) Bazluke, son Chris (Ange Gaitenby), and daughter Shannon; brother John of Easthampton; step-sisters Brenda & Donna Sylvester. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Tom Jenkins, sisters-in-law Carol Demerski and Mary Breen, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob is predeceased by his step-mother Gail (Sylvester) Bazluke, step-sister Ruthie Sylvester, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bob is also predeceased by his in-laws Lucius and Fern Jenkins, David Jenkins (Duane Robinson), David Demerski and Tom Breen.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 17, at Czelusniak Funeral Home from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Hills Roman Catholic Church, 173 Main Street, Haydenville, followed by burial at Village Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in Bob’s memory be made to the Williamsburg Fire Department, PO Box 425, Williamsburg, MA 01096 or the Highland Ambulance EMS Inc., PO Box 842, Goshen, MA 01032. Please go to Czelusniakfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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